It's officially here!!! Even after saying goodbye to everyone, after buying 13 cards for all of the events I'm missing while I am gone, after repacking 14 times to get under the 40 lb. limit, after getting lucky that the lady checked my bag with 41 lbs (oops)... it still hasn't hit me that I am leaving for two months. I'm trying to determine if God has wrapped me in His peace or if a breakdown will happen later. I'm hoping the first is true. :)
I know I have said it a million times, but thank you again to all of those supporting me on this trip. Whether monetarily or through thoughts and prayers, I am blessed with many amazing people in my life. I can't wait to see where this journey will take me, and I'm taking everyone along in spirit. :) I have no doubt that God has big plans for me this summer. It may be the teacher coming out in me, but I know that I will learn just as much I will teach these high schoolers. Hopefully their hormones just stay away for the week. ;)
I received a lot of advice over these past few weeks especially, but I received one particular text message from a very special person in my heart that I wanted to share. After admitting to him that I was nervous about leaving, he said, "You aren't going there to come back. You're going there to BE there and to help those in need. You have the rest of your life to come back. Treat every day like it is the first day of a vacation and you are less likely to be homesick." I can't wait to be God's hands throughout this trip. He will rebuild me while I help rebuild homes for others.
I miss you all already. Have a wonderful summer!!
Deuteronomy 31:6
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