Transitions

I made it hear to Bogota! This morning I had a tour of my neighbourhood and now I have some time to relax and unpack. All is going well. Before I blog about what it's like here, I still have some blogs I wrote earlier and wanted to post, but didn't because I was crazy busy and then had not internet at the Houston airport. Here's some of my thoughts from the last week...

So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu

Transitioning away from home is, well, kinda weird. It’s strange, because it’s not something that I do a lot, it’s all new experiences. It’s a time of so much blessing, and also sadness, and excitement, and nervousness, and joy, and so many emotions I can’t even describe them all.

I had a few goodbyes before I went to orientation, and then just less than 2 weeks of time at home afterwards, and it was a really intense time. There are a lot of people who want to have some time to connect and visit with me, and I really wanted to connect with them as well, but time is limited. I was feeling crazy rushed and busy trying to pack for moving, stuff to leave, papers and business to take care of before I leave the country. 

That said I feel incredibly blessed for the wonderful connections and relationships I have here in BC. There are so many people I’m going to miss. 

Something I didn’t really expect is all the ways people want to bless me and send me. I feel so blessed and encouraged to know I have this amazing community around me, supporting me. It makes a huge difference to me as I start in Bogotá!