Leaving for Kona

September 24, 2009
I thought for sure after week of crying constantly while saying goodbye, that I would be a complete basket case all day today. I didn't sleep a wink last night. I layed there for several hours feeling much anticipation and much sadness over leaving my family and dearly loved friends. However, as I kissed my beloved parents and friend Cassie goodbye, I felt nothing but anticipation for this journey that I am embarking on.
I took a flight from DFW to Pheonex, Arizona. I had just an hour before my flight to Kona. I grabbed some breakfast, jumped on a bus and headed to the terminal my flight was departing from. I arrived just as they started to board our flight. As I started racking my brain about how I might find my fellow students(as I don't really know what they all look like) I began to hear people calling out my name. "we were searching for a girl with really curly hair!" Haha... guess they found me. It was so exciting to find them all there waiting for me!
I am so thankful for a peace that passes understanding. I'm thankful for a beautiful body of believers back home who I know are praying for me and this mission. Please be praying for the same peace and comfort for my folks. I love you dear friends back home.
It is my belief that God will continue the work he is started in me. He is eager to show me His love and teach me new things. In all things, the good and bad, I hope to live one day at a time in full surrender to my King.
Mandi- I am listening to our song and feeling like a dork. haha? Miss ya friends!