Sunday, August 28, 2011

The world is about to turn


Tomorrow is it.  The day I’ve been waiting for what seems like forever. Am I ready? Is it going to go smoothly? Am I even going to be able to leave with the rest of my group?  I couldn’t even begin to answer any one of these questions.  But what I can say is that I am beyond excited.  I’ve been at orientation since Monday and I have been meaning to write an update.  I’m sorry it has taken me so long; it has been information overload this week.  Everything is designed in a way that demands you think, struggle, and process.  That is exactly what I have been doing this week.  I do not have an update on my site or my upcoming year, but I DO have an update on my faith.  

Orientation has demanded I address issues I have with myself, others, and especially issues I have with my faith.  I have been forced to realize that this year WILL BE HARD.  I will likely fail at times and struggle in ways I never have before, but I can now believe I am meant too.  I don’t know what is to come.  I don’t even know if UPS will make it before 5 o’clock with my passport and visa so I can leave to make my nighttime flight to Belfast with the rest of my group.  I am terrified.  But I have comfort, comfort in the fact that its beginning.  Not even my overly delayed visa will hold me back.  I finally feel ready to move.  Ready to go out and do the calling I’ve been feeling for a long time.  I’m ready to be a YAV

As I may not get a chance right away here is my schedule (far as I know) for the next week.  My site supervisor will be picking the 8 of us of (hopefully I’m with them) at the airport Tuesday morning and we will be going on a weeklong retreat where we will learn more about Belfast, the conflict, and our lives for the next year.  I will likely write a new post at the end of that time.  I appreciate all the support you’ve offered and all the support I know you will offer.  I can’t wait to start my adventure as a YAV and to share it with all of those I love.