i can't put into words everything that my heart is feeling right now, less than 12 hours before i fly to meet my team in new york & then off to romania. i know that this year will be amazing & worth saying "see ya later" to so many people i love, but right now it just hurts my heart. it has been the shortest but best summer of my life… spending time with family & friends, especially my 3 precious brothers. god has used this upcoming time away to really strengthen my relationships, and i am so grateful for that. the past few months of cramming in quality time with those i love has really made me think about how much we take them for granted on a daily basis. why does it take leaving the ones you love to hold them close and cherish the moments you have with them? why does it take cutting off cell phone service to realize how much you enjoy daily phone calls to your loved ones? if distance makes the heart grow fonder, my heart will be bursting with love for those back home while i'm away… because my heart feels full already. i have been blessed with an incredible family & beautiful friendships, and i will be carrying each of "my people" in my heart while in the field. thank you so much to all of the people in my life who encourage me, strenghthen me, love me, and help make me the woman i am today. can't wait to share many god stories with you all along the way 🙂
