It’s gettin’ down to the wire. Just a couple more weeks till I begin this wild adventure that God has prepared. As it gets closer and closer to leaving, more and more people have been asking me if I’m ready. The answer is YES! I’m so pumped for life and for dedicating an entire year of it solely to sharing the love of Jesus! I mean, how blessed am I that I have this opportunity to completely remove myself from life’s chaos and distractions for a whole year and simply just love on people. God’s been so good!
But… as ready as my spirit is, my heart is a little more hesitant. Saying goodbye is never fun. That’s why I’ve decided to only be saying ‘See ya soon’.
I’ve really fallen in love with my little mountain town over the last 5 years. I was lookin’ over some photos the other day and was thinkin about all the things I’m gonna miss..
I’m gonna miss my roommates who have been such a God-send and true blessing. These two have taught me so much about what it means to be a real friend and also how to keep life fun by having some pretty awesome random dance parties.
I’m gonna miss hiking up Mount Yonah and watching the sunset. Pictures never do it justice. Had some of my favorite talks with Papa God up there.
I’m gonna miss lazy days at the river forgetting about the world’s problems and just acting like kids again. Made so many awesome friends here.
Not gonna lie. Mountain biking and I have a love-hate relationship but even still, I’m gonna miss it. And that bike (sold it for mission trip funds). Going to college in a mountain town definitely has it perks and having these trails in my backyard is certainly one of them.
This past summer is when my love affair with painting began. God has definitely used it as a doorway to meet new people and who’ve brought me closer to him. It’s gonna be sorely missed next year.
But more than anything, I’m gonna miss these crazy people that I call family. Thank you for all of your love and support not only for the ministry but through life in general. (and for taking the most ridiculous family photos with me). Y’all are pretty rad.
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Even though much will be missed, my Heavenly Papa promises good things to those who love Him.
I know that there will be amazing sunsets from places I’ve only dreamed about, that there will be days when I get to play in even grander rivers with new friends who may be experiencing joy and laughter for the first time in years and where we may even have baptisms. I now that no matter how much I may miss mountain biking, that God will provide adventure and excitement in unexpected places like maybe tuktuk taxis or riding elephants in Asia. Although giving up painting for a year seems sad, I can see playing with little girls in an orphanage where we play for hours drawing pretty pictures in the dirt or making crafts out of mud and getting more joy from that than any amount of art supplies could provide. And for my family… my loving family. I carry you in my heart this next year. Just remember there are no goodbyes, only see ya soon.
But for now… this wild and fiery bunch will be my family for next year!
