Well, it is officially only two days until Karl and I leave for orientation in New York and nine days until we leave for Belfast! I can't believe that our year in Belfast is finally here.
As we are making our final preparations to leave, I can't help but feel a multitude of emotions....anxious, scared, sad, excited, blessed...to name a few. Karl and I have been spending the majority of our summer travelling around to various locations in Wyoming and Colorado to spend time with our family and friends whom we will miss so dearly during our year in Belfast. God has blessed us with wonderful families and friends, and we are truly thankful for the relationships that we have here. It is going to be extremely hard to get used to the idea of our family members not being a short drive or simple phone call away. But, as difficult as it is going to be to live so far away from our family and friends, I am looking forward to all of the new people I am going to meet and walk with in my journey of faith. God calls us to be in relationship with each other, and this year is going to provide me with countless opportunities to join in relationship with fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. I cannot wait to break bread and share conversation with my fellow YAV's, serve side by side with members of White House Presbyterian, and learn about myself and my faith with the people of Northern Ireland.
In two short days, Karl and I (along with about 60 other young adults) will be arriving in New York to join together in preparation for our year ahead. Please pray for our safety, for peace of mind, body and soul, for open and loving hearts, and for the will of God to be fulfilled through our time as YAV's.
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