"Too soon."
That is the typical response when someone makes a joke that isn't funny yet. It is too close to the event that caused pain or embarrassment. Sometimes my friends and I will even say "too soon" to be the joke itself.
We just finished our eighth month and this phrase was at the forefront of my mind when a speaker at our debrief began to talk about re-entry.
I still have 3 months left.. I was reassured that these next 90 days will FLY by and in no time, we will all be missing these moments, even if we feel completely ready to be a home today (or did a month ago). The advice given was to be present, but to also think about what our vision is for August and beyond.
It feels strange to begin thinking about the end and about what I want to do once I am home, but I am excited for the chance to dream big and continue to pray about what the Lord has in store my life..
As I hugged a wonderful woman here goodbye, she whispered in my ear "He has big plans for you and He's been using the past 20 years to prepare you for them! I can't wait to see what He does!" She later corrected herself saying that she must wait, but she is so excited to hear what happens. I said "me too!" 🙂 Thanks Pat!
Please continue to pray for me as we spend the next 3 months in Africa. Pray that I would be fully present, that I would be all in and not hold back anything–particularly love and grace! May we all be choosing joy, praying continually and choosing to be thankful in all circumstances! [1 Thess. 5:16-18].
Also!!! Check out an awesome video that my squadmate made while we were in Angkor Wat!
