It's only six weeks -- that's what I keep telling myself. Saying goodbye is definitely a little more difficult than I anticipated it would be. It's hard to grasp the reality that it's really just a see you later. It's not forever. It's only six weeks but right now it's hard to leave family and friends behind. It's just really hard.
I'm really nervous about the trip. I'm mostly nervous about staying with host families. I don't speak an ounce of Spanish so I'm really curious as to how communication is going to work. I'm also worried that I'm going to get rather homesick. I've never been gone for this long -- well I've never been gone away from everyone I love this long with few means of communication. It's one thing when I can call my family whenever I want, it's another when I'm advised to to call them at all. Of course, we aren't expected to not make phone calls home but we are expected to dive into the culture.
Currently, I'm having a really hard time saying goodbye to the boyfriend. Dating for over three years makes it difficult to want to leave; however, I know that God has an incredible plan for both of us while I am in Honduras. He is going to strengthen our relationship and he is going to do work in both of us individually. I'm sure of it.
Next time you hear from me I will be in Honduras :-) Our connecting flight is in Atlanta - then we will be on our way around 10. I'm hoping that the excitement will override how much I just want to sleep for the next twelve hours.
Keep all of us in your prayers
Good-bye's are hard, but I have also found that time away from familiar people in your life makes you appreciate them sooo much more. I'm praying for you, and I know that there are many others doing the same. I love you.
ReplyDeleteAdvised to not call us at all? Well, glad you are not heeding that advice, Muff! Although you are capable of making your own decisions and we don't try to make them for you, we do miss you!!
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