I leave in 1 week.... 7 DAYS. It is so crazy to think about.

Letting go is definitly an ongoing process.

The past couple of weeks have been a roller coaster of emotions and events as the date comes nearer. Overall I am so excited, as I know that I am about to enter into what God has planned for me at this time.

Rathar than goodbyes being something really hard, they have been quite peacefull. I feel at peace about this chapter of my life coming to an end, and I look forward to the adventure that lays ahead. It's not that I won't miss people, not at all, I already miss people like crazy... its more that I am at peace, and find comfort in knowing that the people who God has placed in my life at different times has been a blessing for that moment in time, and I know that we have established friendships that will endure the test of distance and time.

The overall word that I have gotten is to go with an open mind and heart, to leave room for what God is going to do through me and through the people around me. ... just something that i have heard in numerous places...

... that reminds me of what my former youth pastor, scott had said about our missions trip to belize... "be where you are" this is something that can totally be applied in many aspects of one's life, but something that has been quite present to me this past month. Just the fact that God has me in mn now appreciating the people, places, experiences, and memories being made now, and not necesarily being completely focused on what tomorrow may bring... Don't get me wrong... I am sooo excited for next week, I am just not there quite yet, and have to live in each moment appreciating every minute of it :)