Packing Packing Packing

Would you believe me if I told you that this chaotic room is actually looking GREAT compared to what it was a week ago??

Life has been crazy these days with all of the packing I've been doing and also with saying goodbye to those I love dearly. I have been continuing to unpack and repack, unpack and repack some more, and as you can see I'm still working on it. I emptied out my storage unit completely and decided I was going to consolidate everything I have and minimize my possessions down to only the things that I absolutely cannot live without. Thats been quite the feat given I had enough to fill an entire one bedroom apartment.

This has probably been one of the most intense emotional and spiritual journeys I have ever been on. Its hard to believe I made the decision to give up everything I have and move across the world only 2 1/2 months ago. Everything has changed since then. This is by far the biggest leap of faith I have ever taken and I am trusting that the Lord is going to be waiting on the other side with great things in store for the future.

I didn't realize how hard it would be to uproot and say goodbye to my family and friends. If any of you know me well, traveling is very much a part of my personality and lifestyle but there's something different about it this time and somehow that has made things harder. But I know that God is good and that He is doing something amazing here and the journey I am about to embark on is going to be one of the most life changing experiences I have ever had.

Romans 5:1-5

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

So as of now, only 5 days remain before I get on an airplane and fly across the world! My main focus is to finish packing and finalize what will be coming with me to Australia. Also and more importantly, to spend time with my family and friends before I go. Please keep me in your prayers as I finish up this last week in the States. Thank you all for your love and support!