Today...

In 5 days I will be moving out of this apartment. In 17 days I will be moving out of this town. In 23 days I will be moving out of this country. Oh how time flies! Last week was one of the most stressful yet. Kristen and I were not only faced with last minute VISA paperwork and expenses that took an entire day to get straightened out, but our friendship was really put to the test. I think we were both attacked with lies about each other from satan, as well as the trust relationship between us had some tension in it which we hadn't had a chance to work through. All is good now, and we are emotionally connecting and learning to lean on each other to make it through the moving process.

Friendships do take on quite a different perspective when you move out of the country with someone. It's interesting because God has put us together divinely with the purpose of being able to support, value, and love each other as we go together. Our relationship is one of the most important ones I have ever experienced, and I value her so much because of who she is and what amazing wisdom she brings.

I don't quite know what to do about all of the transition, other than just lean on God to walk me through it. It's as if I'm just now graduating from college and about to begin Real Life. I mean, that's kind of true, because this is my adventure which I chose. I'm in the mix of knowing that I need to prepare, but not knowing how to prepare. I know that I'll be fine, and anything that I need can be shipped--I suppose I'm putting too much pressure on myself to get it all right the first time. There is so much Grace for this process, and I know that God is more than willing and able to walk with me through it. He is so good, and He wants nothing but the best for me, I know this. He is so Faithful, and will inform me and let me in on anything that I need at any point in time. I Trust Him, because He is my Friend.

I am just feeling so many things, that it's kind of hard to communicate about it. I am ready, and waiting to move forward. Bring it on Lord.

By the way, If you have any prayers or encouragements for me--I would GREATLY appreciate them. Sometimes it's hard to hear when your own world is whirring around you. Thanks!

Love,
Madison