Someone tell me how it’s the end of the year already!?!
The question I get asked the most is if I’m nervous and my answer is always “no”. Honestly, I don’t think it’s fully sunk in that I’m spending the next year of my life living all over the world. People say that when you say yes to something you’re ultimately saying no to something else which for me has looked like a lot of endings. I didn’t realize how tough this season of leaving everything I know would be.
This year:
- I officially ended a job that I love and have been at for 4 ½ years. With that, I said bye to the people I work with, all of the celebrations we’ve had professional and personal, leadership growth, collaborating with community partners who are passionate about what they do, and so much more.
- I ended volunteering with an anti-trafficking agency. With that comes no longer getting to see the girls in juvy-getting to dream with them, getting to build relationships, educating them about how to stay safe and teaching them how to just be kids again.
- I ended serving at my church and attended the last church service of the year.
- I celebrated Christmas with my community group which was the last time the 6 of us would be together for CG time before I leave. These girls have taught me what it is to be fully known and received with grace. They teach me vulnerability and call me higher to refocus on who God has called me to be.
- I gave up my apartment and most of the items I own. And will be living out of a backpack for a year.
That’s just to name a few big things. It’s rare when you see a chapter close but I’m grateful for all of what it held. Stepping into a new thing is hard but worth it. I mean I’m sharing God’s love with people while traveling the world, building relationships with strangers, and giving back to the communities we will be living in. THAT’S AMAZING!!!
So, in the words of Winnie the Pooh
“How Lucky I Am To Have Something That Makes Saying Goodbye So Hard”.
