Never in my life have I experienced such an array of emotions simultaneously. It’s so difficult to say goodbye to my family, my friends, and my life as I’ve known it. I know what I’m walking into will permanently shift my life and perspective, and I’m eager to embrace the transformative experiences. But my goodness…
…Hugging my family for the last time was hard. But it’s also such a joyous and incredible occasion that should be celebrated. I’m anxious; as is to be expected when one ventures into the unknown. I’m elated to be here, and ecstatic to be walking on the path the Lord has laid out for me. This is, however, without a doubt the wildest and most daunting step I’ve ever taken. Yet, I know it will be worth it.
Tomorrow my squad and I will board a flight to Istanbul, Turkey en route to India. As far as I know, we will be working with an organization distributing bibles to residents of remote villages, many of whom have not heard the gospel. As I don’t quite know what day to day life will be like, I’m clinging to what I know I can contribute and bring to my environment. I’m eager to reach the unreached and bring hope to communities long devastated. Whatever this year looks like, from country to country, I’m going to tell the stories of those I meet. Stories that deserve to be told. I wish to relay to my supporters and those following from home the stories of the people whom I encounter. This journey is theirs as much as it is mine.
As always, I cannot thank you enough for the tremendous generosity you have lavished upon me. I’m eternally grateful and so excited to share this with you. I will definitely continue to update via the blog regularly (wifi pending).
Thank you all, and as always, adventure on!
