Thursday 23 August 2012

Day 1 of trip

Hi Everybody,

I know I said I would do a video blog but I realized that wouldn't work to well because I don't know how the internet will be when I get down there.  So that means you have to endure my horrible spelling mistakes.  Please forgive me ahead of time.  So I am leaving from the guest house I have been staying at for the last couple of days in just a couple of hours.  Then we have to do some last minute details in the AIM office, then it's to the airport we go. 

I am experiencing a mix of emotions as I am not sure what I am supposed to be expecting when I get over there.  There seems to be a great amount of questions and not a whole lot of answers.  For the most part I am pretty excited because this is my first cross-cultural experience.  I know it is going to be difficult and I have been reminded of that through friends, family and my orientation but God keeps reminding me of his protection and I keep getting this unexplainable peace  I know that is from all the people praying for me because well I'm not always good and trusting God with my problems.  I am a bit of a worrier. 

So my flight is I think around 7 pm by the time we get into the plane and get settled in.  Then we get in London at I think 7am in the morning.  My parents are meeting me in the airport which will probably be a emotional time especially with all that's going on with them.  Again that's just another faith thing.  Sorry this is going to be pretty short today as I need to still get ready.  I love you guys and thank you all for your prayers.