For the past couple of months, people have been asking me if I’m ready to leave or how I’m feeling about leaving. I always answer “i’m ready and i’m excited!” which is accurate, but that’s not all i’m feeling.
Some days I don’t feel ready. How can you really be “ready” for a year of unknown and trusting in the Lord to provide. I’m as ready as I can be, I’ve been trained the best I can be, but that doesn’t mean i’m ready.
Some days I don’t feel excited. Some days I am actually very sad to be going. Sad I won’t get to see my friends and family for a year and sad I will miss big milestones back home.
This past Saturday, I had a going away party. Old friends and new friends came to celebrate the joys of friendship with me. We spend time in community, reminiscing, laughing, and just enjoying each other’s company. I got to share with them more about my trip and they got to share with me their thought for their future plans.
Ill tell you now, I have never felt so ready and excited to go serve Jesus this next year. I was shown an immense amount of support, joy, excitement, and love from all of my sweet friends.
So thank you. To all of those who came to say goodbye (whether you made it or not), to those who pray for me, to those who financially support me, and to those who have just been involved in my life. This trip wouldn’t happen for me without all of you and Im forever thankful for all that you guys do for me.
