This time two weeks from now I will be somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean... Crazy, huh?
I keep rewriting what I want to say for this post because there is so much going through my mind right now. So many thoughts and emotions and reminders. I will start with some fantastic news...
I have raised all the money I need to go!!! HOORAY! To my family, church family, and friends - I truly cannot thank you enough. I remember when asked months ago what I was most worried about my answer was financial because I knew there was no way that I could get that kind of money together on my own. My church family has been absolutely incredible throughout this process. The love, support and generosity is overwhelming in the most wonderful way. There just aren't enough words to describe how thankful I am.
Many people have asked me if I have everything and if I am ready to go, and shockingly the answer is yes! I have everything I need to go. Excited? Absolutely. Emotional? Yes. Nervous? A little. This week has been a lot of realizations of doing things, going places, and seeing people for the last time for the next 6 months. I know this is just the beginning of those feelings, but I will be just fine.
Another thing people have been asking a lot is about the language... and sadly I have not learned nearly as much Czech as I wanted to by this time. I am still working on it though, and of course I will be learning much more while I am there!
Onto the topic of packing... At first I was totally freaked out by the idea of living out of one suitcase and one carry one for the next 6 months. Luckily I talked to a friend that has done it and reassured me that it is doable. Many people that know me enjoy a good giggle when thinking of me packing 6 months worth of things in one suitcase... they know me too well. But this is a year for big changes, and I am totally game for it! God has brought me here, so I know I can do it. Plus I'm sure He is probably also enjoying a good laugh watching me try to mentally prepare for packing. For an extra giggle... picture me living out of a backpack during the 2 months of outreach. It's going to happen people. I promise to take a picture for proof!
Anyways, sleep time for me! Busy week/weekend ahead... my best friend is getting married on Sunday!!! So excited and emotional and AH!
As always, feel free to write any questions or comments!
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