Surprise Going Away Party

So two of my best friends combined forces yesterday and threw me a surprise going away party for me for my trip to Mexico.  There were secret Facebook groups, as well as mysterious phone calls.  Overall, they did a great job at keeping it a secret, though I did start to get suspicious with some sketchy under-the-breath talking.  The party was AWESOME!  There were about 30 people there, and it was so awesome to get to hang out with everyone who means so much to me one last time before I leave them for 4 months.

While the party was absolutely wonderful, it was also a very large reality check for me, and the realization finally set in that I am about to leave.  I read what everyone wrote in the card that was made for me, and it made me sad :-( .  I am so excited about going to Mexico and doing God's work, and I have been praying for big things to happen while I am there, but I realized who I am leaving.  

My biggest prayer at this point in time is that I will not let the sadness and fear of leaving all of my friends get the best of me.  Every day, I have been praying to not focus on that, but to focus on the reason why I am going.  The party helped me to realize how many people are supportive of me, and how many people are excited about the trip.  So what do I have to be sad about? 

On a more positive side...sorry to be such a drag, I was just feeling very nostalgic for a moment.  I am leaving in about 14 days!!!!  I only have one shot to get, and I am beyond finished with my fundraising!  Hebron Christian Church gave me $1000 to help me with the trip!  I am so excited that I am almost there!  I just have to go get a shot, which I hate, and then get all of my money deposited into my bank account, and then depart!!!!  

I am going to be home for the Christmas season, and it is going to be awesome to spend some good quality time with my family.  I am excited to celebrate Christmas with my family, and eat some good food!  I also have a birthday to celebrate before I leave!  I turn 23 on Dec. 31!

Anyways...its almost that time!  I will continue to update!