I leave tomorrow. It’s all a little surreal still. I have been planning for this moment for almost 8 months now, and while I am all packed, my travel arrangments are made, and I only have a couple more good-byes to say there is something in me that is making me believe I am so not ready. No one is perfect, no one is perfect in their relationship with God, but I still feel like since mine isn’t I shouldn’t go, I don’t deserve to go, God can’t use me. Of course this is all nonsense, but the journey from head knowledge to heart knowledge is a long hard process. My teammate Matt has written his final pre-Peru blog and he gives a good indication of what I am sure most of us are feeling.
Overwhelmed
Excited
Nervous
Blessed
READY!
SO UNREADY!
That’s basically what’s going on through my mind as I am about to embark on my 11 month journey. Tomorrow I leave for Toronto where I will fly to Fort Lauderdale. From there I spend the night and Saturday I fly out to Peru with my team for some launch training and earthquake relief.
Thank you ALL so much for your prayers, encouragement and support. You have helped me feel more ready to leave. Praise God I have finished my fundraising thanks to you all. Don’t forget me while I’m gone! Emails will definately be appreciated, as are comments on my blog so I know you are reading them (hint: read my blog!)
Happy New Year! Happy Birthday! Congratulations on graduation, weddings and babies! Happy Thanksgiving! I will be home by next Christmas.
Good bye from Canada!
