The Countdown...

I'm three days away.


Three days away from leaving for the next two and a half months.
Three days away from depending completely upon myself.


I've been given the opportunity to go out and spend the summer studying in Europe.
I'll be starting my trip off in England.
Heading to Scotland from there.
Then to Ireland.
And ending my session in Spain.


Words can't really describe the joy that I feel about this trip.
The chance to see so much of the world at once is overwhelming.
I can't explain how blessed I am.
Not everyone receives this chance.
I'm a little anxious about the start of the trip.
I don't really know what to expect, but I know it will be amazing.


This summer is going to be a test.
A test of my faith.
I've been growing so much this year
and I know that God is only going to touch my heart even more while I am abroad.
But, there are times I'm sure that are going to be a struggle.
But it won't be anything I can't handle.
"My presence will be with you wherever you go..." (Exodus 33:14)
I will never be alone.
And I don't have to rely on my own strength for what's to come.
"I can do everything through him who gives me strength" (Phil 4:13)




This is going to a huge summer.
I'm going to learn so much,
about different places,
different cultures,
and most importantly about myself.


I'm down to two days now...



(May 13 through July 25 the trip that will open my eyes).