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.
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