The Last Moments Before Departure

Within minutes I will board a very large plane for a very foreign land. Anticipation, rooted in what I know to be true about what God is capable to do with a willing heart, is stirring within me in the deepest places. My mind races with thoughts. Trying to grasp one seems almost impossible and can actually be rather exhausting. An abundance of questions seem to overrun my mind! "Is this really God's call?" "Everything about this seems like a horrible plan! In fact it seems completely crazy!" "What was I thinking?" I managed to consume a bit of food to appease a worried mom who was determined to see me to my gate and walk with me as far as possible. With tears I embraced my sister, and with great difficulty kissed my bro good-bye. It was all very nice and more than overwhelming. As I rounded the corner and waved for the last time to my family, I said, "this is it. No turning back. There is no time to doubt. My faithful friend (Jesus) has called me. His voice is faithful and true." A still, sound, reassuring voice seemed to almost whisper, "come away with me." And so here I sit. I've given everything; taken all that I own and possess and cashed it in. All chips at the center of the table. "Double your money!" haha I'm excited and eager to see all that the Lord has for me. I feel incredibly supported by fathers in the faith, dear brothers and sisters who loved me in radical earth shattering ways! Thanks for being apart of my journey! Upward and onward!