I just signed in and checked my funding and I have right around $3,200 towards my trip! It’s so exciting! The crazy thing to me, though, was when I typed in the 3200 on my blog and it popped up that I have 20% of the money I need.
20%
One fifth of the way there.
Really??
It’s so surreal. I know this is happening, but it’s almost like I forget all the time that it is REALLY happening. It’s such a crazy feeling.
I’m going to an REI outlet this weekend to find a backpack for the trip…and I think that spending 200+ bucks on a backpack that I will be living out of for 11 months is going to be yet another moment that will overwhelm me with my reality.
Reality is, I will be leaving in July for a year and leaving everything and everyone that comforts me behind.
I honestly don’t think it’s all going to hit me until I’m actually leaving the country in July. I am so excited to be taking this step in my life and I can’t wait to see how God changes my heart through this journey. There is no doubt that the fear of the unknown will scare me even more as it gets closer to July. But even with knowing that, I feel so sure that this is what I’m supposed to do. I see it more clearly than any decision I’ve made in a long time.
Proverbs 16:3 – Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
