In exactly one weeks time, I will be lying in my bed, staring into the black abyss above my head, wondering "Is this real?", "What am I doing?" and "Am I ready?". There will be millions of thoughts running through my head at about a million miles per second. I'm sure my stomach will be churning and I will be going through the contents of my suitcase in my mind over and over again, trying to remember what belongs, but isn't there. My eyes will refuse to shut and my mind to stop racing. So many emotions will be dancing through my body, each taking turns at the forefront of the stage in my mind. Some easier to suppress than others, anxiety and excitement being the stars of the ballet. In one weeks time, I will be spending my last night for three and one-half months in my comfy cloud of a bed, in my junkyard of a room, the one with the airplane wallpaper still present from the previous tenants of this space. I never loved this wallpaper, but in one weeks time, I'm sure I will be hesitant to leave it. This, my friends, is the first portion of many, to the story of an ordinary girl in an extraordinary place, shaking hands with extraordinary opportunities and rubbing shoulders with places most people only read about. This is the story of a changed life. Of a love grown, a faith gained, a testimony built, a bridge of trust tested, friendships made, appreciation challenged and a whole lot of other things just waiting to spill onto the page. I don't know yet what this page is to hold, but I do know what I hope it shows. I hope it shows the thoughts of a changed girl. One that goes from being happy with being ordinary to one who won't settle for less than extraordinary. In one weeks time, I will be on the verge of beginning the biggest journey of my life so far. I will be hours from being on my way to Jerusalem, The Holy City, The Dwelling Of His Majesty. I know how blessed I am to have been given this incredible experience and rare opportunity. I only hope that I can take full advantage of it and not miss a single second or opportunity, or take it for granted. I will post on this blog periodically throughout my experience, roughly once a week. I have received requests from many family members and friends for me to keep them updated on my upcoming adventure. I figured this to be the best way. Consider this the introduction to an incredible story, about to be made.
