Seven Days.
I leave for Romania in 7 days. One week left in my home until I return in 9 months. One week left with the family I won’t see for 9 months. My excitement is contstantly being drowned out by my sadness. I love my family so much, and the thought of being away from them for such a long time is really making my heart ache… so much so that I have been struggling to enjoy the last days I have at home before I leave.
But I know that these months are going to be some of the best of my life. So I’m trying to stay positive and keep my focus.
I want to go to these countries and love these people I will meet with as much love as I can possibly give. So my prayer lately has been that the Lord will break my heart for what breaks His. I want to see these people as He sees them. I don’t want to be distracted by things such as homesickness, or discomfort, or lack of confidence. I don’t want to see these people and only see their poverty or their cultural differences. I want to love them with the love He has given me for them.
With that being said, although I am sad to leave, and my nerves are sometimes taking over, I will keep my focus on my mission: to travel with my amazing squad and to love the people of Romania, the Ukraine, Chile, Peru, and India with the love the Lord has for them.
To those who are supporting me… I cannot express my appreciation for you all enough. You are making this trip possible! If you have not yet received a letter from me expressing my thanks, know that one is coming soon.
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T-minus SEVEN days!!! I am so ready for this adventure to begin.
What I’m listening to: Hosanna, by Hillsong United
