Sunday, July 26, 2009

Emotional Rollercoaster

I can't believe the time has come for us to finally leave for the mission field!! It has seem like a dream for so long and it is finally here!!!!! I have so many mixed emotions...So excited about this adventure, yet having a really hard time taking my kids away from their cousins, grandparents, Aunts, and Uncles...yet I know they will gain so many more.

To my wonderful sister Jodi. I love you very much. I'm so thankful for our friendship that started blossoming when we moved to NC!! LOL!! And then continued to do so as our families settled in Michigan!! Watching our boys be the best of buds and being so excited to see each other has been a blessing. I will miss you soooo much. Thanks for being my sister, friend, a good listener, and for giving me great advice when I ask for it.

To my wonderful parents who have supported us in this adventure from the beginning. I love you very much and I'm so glad you are closer to Jodi now. Thanks for all the hard work you put into me growing up...and for your love, advice, and care. I thank the Lord for using you in my life to help direct me to missions. I can't imagine doing anything else with my life.

To my sister Tina and her family. I'm so excited we are coming your way!! Looking forward to the time we'll eventually get to spend together!!! Can't wait to be able to text you!!!! lol!

To the moms in moms2mom...
Thank you for all your prayers, thoughts, and concerns... I will greatly miss our Thursday mornings together. It was such a great time of encouragement and reflection for me. I loved leaving knowing I'm a "normal" mom! Love you all!

To my Best friend Jenn...
Thanks for being willing to just hang out and chat on the phone. I love how we just connected and that our friendship has blossomed and how we spur each other on in our faith. Thanks for always being honest. I really like that about you. I love how caring you are and so willing help others out. Love ya girl.

All for now as I must get some sleep before our LONG adventure begins soon.. I'll try and keep you updated more often.

(I wanted to load more pictures, but they are on the other picture! Sorry!!)