Okay... so maybe my send off is not going to be as dramatic as the movie Armageddon... But this is the biggest adventure of my life, thus far.
For the last month, I have planned, packed, and prepared everything possible to make this trip go off without any problems. I know it seems silly to be sad in any way shape or form to leave. But I think just the idea of NOT being able to just drive home when I want will be an odd feeling. I also think that you should do things that make you nervous and take you out of your comfort zone... Which is exactly what I am doing!
I cannot thank the people around me enough... my family and friends. WOW! I am really feeling the love. Not many people's parents would encourage them to follow their dreams and be okay with them quitting their job to pursue this kind of opportunity. Mom and Dad, words could never describe how amazing y'all are. You love and accept me for exactly what I am. Thank you.
My sibs... I feel like I have more than I ever deserve. I have a big family that loves me and cheers me on through every triumph and failure. It isn't every day that you can call your siblings your best friends, but Cori, Ruthie, and Bug you definitely are! Shout out to the JH's also. Please take care of my sisters :) and Jon please continue to email me entries for our "last name game" :) HABOO
Embry, Ford, and soon to be niece Lucy... my hearts. There is no deeper love then the one I feel for these kids. I have lost sleep imagining not seeing these babies for the next 6 months, but I keep reminding myself that y'all will never remember me being away :) I know we will be frequent users on FaceTime!!!
Amal.... living .2 miles away from you always seemed far.... this is truly going to be a test for us! After 20 years of friendship, I know there is no one with a better heart and soul than you. Thank you for always being my biggest cheerleader in everything I do.
All I can say is thank goodness for FaceTime
As bittersweet as I it is to leave my family and friends, I feel so incredibly excited to join my host family in Melbourne, Australia. I already feel so connected to the family there and I know I will fit right in. Although I will be stepping off the plane in a foreign country, I already feel like I have a family there. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world to have received this opportunity.
I will try to update this blog as much as possible! And I plan on staying in touch via every form of social media.
Thank you to everyone for your support and prayers!
xoxo
Tomi
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