Here we are. My last night in the US until right before Christmas. I’ve had a lot of people ask me if I am excited and I can now say I am really excited now that I’m letting my mind focus on the actual trip and not just the preparations. My backpack sits at home with only a few things to add in such as a deck of cards for around the campfire on the safari and my Bible. I’ve even started the Malaria medication. I’ll be working on the talks some more with Eden and on the Internet while I’m there.
I feel like I’m leaving in a time warp. Here in the US, the Christmas season has officially begun. The neighborhoods are now dotted with Christmas lights and next week, all the holiday concerts will begin and where I am I? In 81 degree weather. Not a bad trade, I must say. Still, I won’t be back until right before Christmas. I like the idea of getting to leave for awhile, getting a wider perspective on things, growing, and seeing the moon on the other side of the world. I’m really looking forward to seeing the stars, elephants, and meeting new F/friends and seeing some old ones. I’m looking forward to whatever God has in store for me. He has provided for me every step of the way and I am so grateful.
I can’t thank you all enough for your help emotionally, financially, and prayerfully. I wouldn’t have been able to do this without you and I know that as I take off on that plane tomorrow, your well-wishes will be going with me. Thank you for that. So as Bilbo Baggins once said, “I am going now, I bid you all a very fond farewell. Goodbye.” I’ll see (write) you all on the other side of the equator.
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