Four days until I am back in America.
Four days until I say goodbye to three sisters and several close friends.
Four days until I experience cold weather for the first time in this 14 month summer.
Four days until international travel comes to a standstill.
Four days until “team time” isn’t even a thought for the people I’m surrounded by.
Four days until my community goes from 10 Christ-seeking women my age to my actual family, my parents and little siblings.
Four days until I am out of Asia.
Four days until the race ends.
My mind races with thoughts of going home. My first thought when I open my eyes is a countdown to when I go home, out of extreme excitement and pure dread. I cannot imagine spending more time away from my family, but I also cannot imagine what it will be like to say goodbye to Taylor, to Daven, to Grace. I cannot imagine saying goodbye to Aubrey and vessel, whom I’ve lived with for 5 months, about saying goodbye to my brothers, Nick, Shane and Ben. This community of 40 young adults who seek Christ and pursue Him, who love Jesus and travel, ministry and worship.
I’m overwhelmed when I think about leaving this. Tears well in my eyes and I dread 10:45AM on June 3, when I have to say some final goodbyes and a few see you laters.
Gap O, you’re freakin weird. I love you all. You are full of powerful people and you’re loved so immensely. Thank you for the valuable things you have added to my life.
A-team, you are my girls. I love you so so much. To the noodle lover and the golden retriever wearer and the crafty one, you are prophetic and full of authority and you are capable.
I’m using these last few days to prepare for this major transition home. I will miss this life, this lifestyle, these people, but I know that home is where Christ is calling me to be next.
Much prayer would be greatly appreciated!
See you Sunday, USA!
