We were asked to write a blog about how we felt before leaving on this mission trip. Here is what I’m expecting…
 

– to grow incredibly close to those around me, both teammates and those I’m serving

– to see poverty in a whole new light

– to break down to my teammates because I’m just overwhelmed

– to be there for teammates when they break down
– to grow closer to my God as He guides me along this journey
– to try foods I’ll never want to try again.  My goal-not know what I’m eating until after I eat it
 

– to try foods that are surprisingly not that bad
– to “grow up” and become more independent, all the while being dependent on my new family

– to fall in love with each country I visit
– to have my heart broken and ache for the people I meet

– to be filled with a sense of peace and hope for the people I meet as I get to know them beyond their appearance or “problems”
– to cry-tears of joy, tears of sorrow, tears of laughter-I expect this trip will have it all
– to get incredibly homesick as I think about loved ones back home
– to be put at ease when I think about loved ones back home (and their support of me)
– to discover new talents, as well as weaknesses, that I never knew I had
– to be sweetly broken 🙂
– to have fun

God only know the rest of what this trip has in store but I’m game!  Bring it!