The following is an excerpt from my journal entry on the plane to Washington, D.C. (which I landed safe and sound)
"As the plane rose my heart sank. Goodbyes are hard. The unknown is hard. Everything about what I am doing right now is hard. But what is comforting through it all is that Jesus is right here with me. He comforts me and weeps at my pain. He doesn't say suck it up or quit being a baby but he says "My love, I am here. Every step of the way lean on me and I am here. I have gone before you and will continue to go with you." and somehow I smile. When I think of God being there with me every step of the way I am comforted. So I sit on the plane headed to a new life for a new year and I am saddened but joyful at the same time. I am excited too, yet nervous. There is nothing more promising than the love of Christ. So I rejoice at this opportunity; Opportunity to join others in sharing the gospel and the opportunity to strengthen friendships back home through a different means. And most of all the opportunity to experience God in a way I did not know was possible!"
Also I want to take this time to thank everyone who has been a part of this journey so far. Whether it through talking me out of anxieties, being a great friend to me, praying for me, or giving financial support. You will never know the full impact you will have on not only my life but God's kingdom in general. Thank you for your obedience to the Lord moving in your life and the lives around you.
