the deep breathe before the plunge

Well, here I am at last. I am really anxious, but also excited about what the future holds for me now. I know that tomorrow will usher in one of the biggest adventures of my life thus far, and I can't wait! I am a sad to leave behind my friends, but my prayer is that God would bring someone into my life for these next four months who will make the separation a bit more bearable. I am pretty much packed...except for a lot. I don't know how on earth I am going to be ready to leave tomorrow. This has been the most anti-climactic preparation week ever! I wouldn't even feel like I was leaving tomorrow if I didn't have to get up at 7:30 a.m. to shower and finish packing.

I have to be strong for my family, especially my dad, because they are already freaking out about my being overseas for 4 months, but to tell the truth, this whole endeavour is kinda scary. But, those emotions must be kept under wraps for at least the next five days. I don't have the time or effort to devote to being afraid, so I will devote them instead to being fearless. This is the deep breathe before the plunge.