This past week has been filled with-
So many tears.
So many goodbyes.
So much joy.
The most magical and special moments. Celebrating my 21st Birthday and all that God is doing in my life. Visits from friends and tough goodbyes. Though, everyone I have had to say bye to say the same thing to me, that it’s just a “see you later”. At first I found this to be cheesy, and would almost get annoyed because it definitely felt like a goodbye, but now I know that they’re right. It really is a see you later, or at least a “see you in 9 months”, the phrase makes these goodbyes a lot less painful. It reminds me that I really WILL see the people I love again soon. It has been terribly sad and incredibly heart-warming all at once. Man oh man, am I sad, but also so ready to embark on this journey! I’m currently grieving leaving (lol that rhymed), and I’m grieving being away from my family and friends for 9 months. But at the same time, I am rejoicing in the fact that I get to do this! Praise Jesus that He has called me to go and proclaim His name to the nations. This is the c o o l e s t opportunity I’ve ever been given. Though I may be sad, I am also so excited!!
Tomorrow I leave home and board a plane to Atlanta where I will begin The World Race at Launch. In a week from today I will be in Africa, and in 9 months I will be home. So, Texas (and soon the USA), I will see you later!
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Lissie Butler
