It's time to take a quick break to write. Feels like I've been packing all day and there still needs to be a bit more organization. I've been glancing at the TV every so often as the Harry Potter marathon is going on this weekend. I ate the last piece of amazing German Chocolate cake that my mom made. I have more ziploc bags packed in various ways and sizes than I used in my four years at college. Those lavender dryer sheets packed between my clothes are giving off a strong scent and my only "snackage" that will fit is a package of mixed nuts. I mailed a few more last minute cards and letters and still feel bad about those that will have to wait until later. My airline ticket printed out ok and I paid for my baggage online to avoid the wait. I lost the phone number for the international travel health insurance and had a slight freak out. The travel purse thing that I ordered from Target came in the mail an hour ago and it's already filled to the top with things. My grandparents stopped by to visit and say goodbye until next June.
It's been an interesting day to say the least. Busy, yes. Cluttered, a little. Overwhelming, not really. I can't exactly say what I've been thinking or feeling today. I can't really comprehend that I'm getting on a plane tomorrow with a 45lb. pack or that I won't see my family again until next summer. I am not nervous, anxious or upset. I'm just ready to go. I know the Lord has brought me to this place and it's what I have to do. So tomorrow I will wake up, take my last shower until who knows when, eat breakfast with my parents and leave on a plane to Romania. The rest is up to the Lord's leading and my decision to follow.
Earlier I wrote about all that went on today…here's a little more that I left out. I can't describe the amount of encouragement I've felt from my friends and family these last few weeks. I'm even taking with me some birthday cards (to be opened in Cambodia) thanks to some thoughtful friends! Almost every day this week I've been out to lunch, dinner or dessert with some close friends and family. I am so blessed by the love that they've shown, the advice they've given and the support they've shown.
Along with the cards and well wishes is a bookmark that the kids from church made for me. The back reads: "I am praying that all is well with you" – 3 John 1:2. As I sit here with a few more tidbits to fit into my daypack I'm realizing something. All is well. My plane tickets are paid for, my clothes and necessities are supplied, people are praying for me, and I am a daughter of the King. Yes, all is well with me and I pray it is with you too. Next time I check in I'll be in Romania with more details to come!
