There's no place like home for the holidays!!

It has been so great being home this last week. I really needed it! The last week or two in Chicago was really good but hard at the same time. So many goodbyes, it was overwhelming but I am so encouraged by all the people that care about me! I couldn't step out in faith like this without all of you!! I packed up my room at my condo so that a couple from my church can move in while I'm gone. I was able to purge a bunch of stuff but was a little busy for a while. Coming home to TC for Christmas hit at just the right time. I was able to rest and relax and enjoy my family. I think I needed the time to regroup and focus on what is ahead for me. Tomorrow I leave for the long journey to Perth! I have a big suitcase and a backpack that holds all my stuff for the next six months. I can't believe it's here. I am excited and nervous, full of anticipation and yet a bit scared. I have definitely been through the gamut of emotions! Please pray for me as I travel. I am excited to go and really like to travel but this trip is really long and seems a bit daunting at the moment! Thanks for all your prayers that got me to this point!! I am going to be in the plane for the changing of the new year and will actually skip new years day altogether. I will be thinking of all of you and wish you all the happiest of new years! I am so looking forward to all God will do in 2010!!!