It seems like it was just a few months ago, yet an eternity ago as the same time, when I began my 4am trip to the Springfield Airport with Andrea and Heather. As we drove, I tried to hold back tears and tried not to think too much. Thankfully Andrea and Heather have a way to make me laugh as we joked about rain being in both countries.
I loaded up my three large suitcases that weighed .01 lb less than the max. weight of 50 lbs. Then I hugged the girls for what seemed like eternity. They told me that a year will go by so fast and Christmas will come even faster. I gave them a sarcastic laugh as I thought it will not go by fast. I hesitated to head to the line to enter the terminal but I had to finally go. (I sure felt bad for the workers when they saw my flood of tears streaming down my face.) I couldn’t quit looking back to Andrea and Heather for that last glimpse before I was gone for a very long time. (Wow I’m tearing up now just remembering this.)
Once I got to the terminal, God took over my thoughts and He and I hung out for the rest of the time. God placed a nice gentleman in the terminal, who sat behind me on the plane, to encourage me. His daughter and son-in-law were in the process of raising support to go overseas as missionaries.
I remember the first time I saw the beautiful shores of Costa Rica from up high. How incredible it was. How beautiful it was. I had to turn to God, as fear swept through me, but then He gave me a beautiful rainbow that hung over the vibrant greens of Costa Rica. Then I was on the ground and began my time here. That was 11 months yesterday!
It’s quite amazing how fast time has flown. I have only three weeks left of school and will begin saying good-byes to some incredible people. At least I have about 13 different countries I can go to now and always have a place to stay. I’m amazed at what God has done in these past 11 months and I look forward to the next 2 years to see what He continues to do. He never seems to stop amazing me. I’m so thankful that He has lead me here.
1 comments:
I simply can't believe it either - but I am so happy for you that you've had such a peaceful experience and one that God has had his hand in. See you soon!
Post a Comment