Hey Friends!                                                                                                                                                   In just over a week we(R Squad) will be on our way to Albania!  I am so incredibly excited!! Thank you all so much again for your support!

I had no idea what to write about, so I started thinking about what I would want to hear about from a friend who was taking this trip.  The first thing that came to my mind is that I would want to hear what they were the most excited for.  So, here are a few things I am excited about:

  • Getting away from the clock
  • Growing to love my new family (team & squad both)
  • Getting thrown out of my comfort zone
  • Jumping off waterfalls
  • Expanding greatly my picture of God & love
  • Living in community
  • Learning to surf
  • Laughing with strangers
  • Catching as many sunrises/sunsets as I can
  • Seeing so much of His beautiful creation
  • Blessing those around us
  • Exploring new places
  • Making people smile
  • Getting schooled by little kids playing soccer
  • Hearing peoples stories
  • Living with less
  • Showing God's love to as many people as we can
  • Worshipping like never before
  • Hiking in Nepal
  • Seeing our Father heal, both physically and emotionally
  • Riding an elephant
  • Trying new food
  • Late night conversations with friends
  • Giving my heart to those around me
  • Seeing God come through in clutch situations
  • Stargazing in remote parts of the world
  • Learning to better hear His voice
  • Playing with children who need love
  • Having my heart broken and changed
  • Swimming with sharks
  • Bungee jumping (fingers crossed)
  • Working for something bigger than myself
  • Christmas/New Years in Africa
  • Praying more than I ever have
  • Thai food for a whole month
  • Knowing that when I fall, there will be people to help me back up
  • Catching up with good friends each month as we travel to our next country
  • Riding on every imaginable form of transportation

I could keep this up for pages so I'll cut myself off there. I love you R-Squad!

Let the journey absurdity begin!!