Well. The time has come. I am starting the world race. I have been preparing for this for months and now it is time to see what God has in store for me. I am so excited to see what he is going to do in and through me. It is going to be an amazing year! I am so anxious to see me at the end of the race. I am sure I will be a changed person!!

This week has been hard saying goodbye to my friends and family. But I am so blessed to have been sent out with so much love, encouragement and prayer. Each goodbye got harder but I am convinced it is all going to be worth it.  I would not be here with out all of the support financially and emotionally. Thank you to everyone who played a role in getting me here. 

As I lay here about to fall asleep, I am thanking God for this opportunity and the friends and family I am leaving behind and my new friends and family I will me gaining this year! I am BLESSED!!

Love you all!

julia

ps. I promise to blog more!!!