The thought that keeps running through my head is “I am really doing this!” (That, and cliche ‘leaving song’ lyrics for some reason, its seriously out of control.) I am leaving this afternoon for Chicago, and I’ll fly out tomorrow morning for NC. All of the things I’ve been planning, thinking, and praying about for the last six months or so are really happening. Really.
Leaving is hard. I’m not winning any prizes for my packing abilities, and I’ve said way too many hard goodbyes over the past month. I’ve put the Kleenex and waterproof mascara to good use, and I'm probably not done.
But earlier this year, I watched the sun rise. I realized then that the sun comes up here while its setting somewhere else. Every day, one sunrise is another’s sunset.
And I remember that I’m not just leaving, I’m also going somewhere. I’m going to do the thing that caught my heart back in September; to teach struggling students; to fight the grip poverty has on their lives. I’m going to a new state, new job, new community, new church, new friends, and the God who is the same yesterday and today and forever.
So I’m sad to leave, but I’m excited to go. It’s an adventure. I don’t really know where it ends, but I know it starts tomorrow. It’s time for another sunrise, and I can’t wait to see how beautiful this one will be!
(now cue "cheesy country leaving song" soundtrack as I drive away into the sunset...) :)
3 comments:
YAY!
I'm so excited to keep up with you. You may just inspire me to start a blog about my daily adventures at greyhouse :)
well said.
praying for you and trusting that God shows you way more than you ever imagined.. He will :)
Thank you for the link to your blog. Exciting to see your joy and inspiration as well and your embracing your fears and making yourself more vulnerable than I even imagine. I'm proud of you and your work for the Lord; proud to call you my friend.
I'm also really excited that you are coming to my wedding. Can't wait for the party and to get married and see everyone! 11-days! =)
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