The time is NOW. . . . almost!

You know that feeling you get right before a big vacation? You start counting down each day, you have a hard time sleeping, your mind feels like it's already at your destination just waiting for the rest of you to catch up? That is exactly where I am these days! At just about a month away from my departure, I find myself more and more "out of it" here and ready for the next stage in this adventure that God has called me to! It's funny how a couple months ago I thought this time would never come, I was weighed down with all the "hurdles" of the process that were ahead of me. . . and as cliche as it sounds, as I look back I realize now that those "hurdles" were preparing me for the things to come. I don't feel relieved now that they are done, I feel prepared(although there is a certain amount of relief in knowing that they are done!). As I finish up loose ends here and there, all I can do is thank God for the amazing, supportive, encouraging and loving people He has placed around me. . . . friends who challenge me, push me and walk beside me in this journey. Friends who reminded me of the words of Isaiah 64:4 . . ."(He) acts for those who wait for Him.". . . . As I move forward towards whatever He may lead me to I always remember that no matter the perceived challenges I face or nagging thoughts that creep in, when I stand before God I want to know that I was faithful to His calling on my life because nothing else matters in this world! . . . . Let the countdown begin!!!