Right now I'm sitting on my couch taking care of last minute details and realizing how surreal this experience feels. In less than 12 hours, I will be getting on a plane to China, following the plan that is being laid out for me. Things have been busy, stressful, and exhausting this week with finishing up my student teaching in the states and preparing to leave, but today I am beginning to experience the excitement that overwhelmed me when I first made the decision to go. The Father is filling me with peace that surpasses all understanding and that fills me with so much joy :)
I know that this experience will be difficult as I've already been a part of some tough goodbyes. This is a huge step for me to venture off by myself to do what I feel I am called to do. There are so many questions, apprehensions, and thoughts that keep flooding my mind. Things have been difficult with getting my vaccinations, getting my visa processed, and trying to figure out what to do with myself during layovers, but this is it. Everything will be taken care of, and I will truly have a life changing experience.
Thank you to everyone for your support and encouragement throughout this preparation process! I have been humbled to see everyone who has written me letters, sent me emails, and talked to the Father for me. I have such a wonderful support system and I know a new system is being prepared for me in China as well. Some amazing things are going to come out of this trip, and I am so excited to see what is in store. Keep checking in here for updates on my trip as I'll try to post fairly often. Thank you all once again!
Oh LIz! I wish I could be there to send you off. The long layovers can be painful but make up a scavenger hunt to complete for yourself! :) I am so proud of you, this is going to be such an amazing adventure. Make sure to take and post heaps of pictures, the 8 weeks will fly by before you know it! Love you! :)
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