How does one feel before leaving for 11 months on a journey like no other? Excited? Definitely.
Nervous? You betcha. 
The anticipation on what’s to come is high and any idea of what to expect is here, there and everywhere. 

With goodbyes and “see ya laters” here and many more right around the corner (I leave in 3 Fridays (WHAT?!!)) I can’t help but to be a little sad - sad to think I won’t see my favorite people until November, sad that my “normal” routined life is about to be non-existent and sad to think of all of the events and moments I will miss out on this next year. 

BUT. The what’s to come is worth it. Being obedient in this season and what God has called me to do is SO worth it. I’m expectant that this next year will be set apart. One where I grow my trust and intimacy in God. One where I walk out the calling He has over my life. And because I know that He is good, that he already had this season in mind before it was even on my mind and that He has strategically placed me in the time, events and obstacles that I’ve been to prepare me for these moments, I walk ahead with open hands. Open to what He wants to show me more about Himself. Open to what He wants to show me more about myself. And I choose to continue to say yes. Even through the goodbyes and see ya laters. And not only yes but also with thankfulness. Thankful that God has given me some amazing people in my life to make the goodbyes and see ya layers that much harder. 

3 Fridays away. See ya soon Jaco, Costa Rica. (Oh yeah, that’s where I’m headed first!!!!) 

McKayla