I thank my God every time I remember you...

It seems like just yesterday that I was browsing through the dozens of pages with hundreds of jobs opportunities located all over the world. I was overwhelmed by the options, not having the slightest clue of where or even how I wanted to serve. As terrifying as it all was to contemplate leaving my home for two years, I was flooded by an incredible peace as I slowly narrowed down where God was leading and finally settled on my top three choices. In reality, that was four months ago. Now, I have 28 days before I leave the city I grew up in and step foot into new territory. It's still terrifying, but I also have that astounding peace that can only be from God. It is with confidence that I move forward, knowing that my God is sovereign and good and worth abandoning everything for so that his name may be known and glorified among the nations.

For those who are wondering, July 25th is when I leave for a 2-month orientation. After that, I'll have three months of strictly language school in country, so I will arrive at my final destination in early January (Lord-willing). I'll be working with students at an English center, but the details of my visa are still being worked out, so I'm not certain what exactly I'll be doing beyond that.

The support that I have received from family, friends, churches, even those I do not know has been incredible. So I want to take a moment to say - THANK YOU. Your words, hugs, prayers mean so much than you could ever possibly know. Thinking about it even now brings tears to my eyes. I have been so, so blessed and love you all so very dearly. May God bless you, and may his love be rooted firmly in your hearts.