Here it Goes..

“And this is the part where my head tells my heart you should turn back around, but there’s no turning back now. I’m going all in.”

Matthew West

Today’s the day…

I can’t really explain what I’m feeling other than the past few days I’ve felt a sensation of numbness.

Last night I had a small family gathering with some of my family members. It was the first time in a long time where I felt an overwhelming love come upon me. A love that took my numbness away. A love I felt when both my aunts prayed over me. A love leaving me feeling loved and supported. I’ve been tremendously blessed by God to be a part of this family He’s placed me in.

My two thoughts as I’m on my way to meet everyone.

1. “To have a friend, is to be a friend” There isn’t much to explain about this statement, it’s just that simple. Today this has been a reminder to me as I meet the people on my team.
2. “Embrace the goodbye and embrace the new.” This has constantly been what I’ve had to face these past couple weeks. I want everyone to know how much more respect I have for people who have and are in mission work. Since the beginning of taking this path, I have learned a little more of what the beginnings are like for people in missions. It’s not easy. It’s not easy leaving people you love. It’s not easy trusting God in the unknown.

But I’m ready. I’ve been ready for this day to come. My heart feels loved knowing I have people back home praying and encouraging me right by my side as I begin this new journey.

Caili