Departure

After working out a number of things, I have my date for departure set and it is approaching quickly! I am leaving for Latvia on the 23rd of this month!

Now my attention to details becomes sharper... Do I have everything worked out? Is there anything else I need to do before I move? What do I pack for a year and a half? What resources should I bring along? Am I over thinking this? How am I going to carry all of this? :) I normally pack very light when I travel, but I don't usually have to plan for multiple seasons, either. In the end, I will have 2 suitcases packed, and will have more than I probably need.

Along with the excitement of getting to Latvia also comes the goodbye's or as I like to call them 'see-you-laters'. My home congregation is having my sending service this next Sunday, and after that there is a free will spaghetti and/or Bratwurst lunch (or dinner, depending on your use of the terms-noon meal) social and a silent auction. I am excited not only for the event, but also for the opportunity to say see-you-later to my home church family.

God has been sooo faithful through all of this, and I am so humbled and blessed by Him, and His work through my brothers and sister in Christ! I can't wait to share my first blog entry with photos from Latvia!