First entry in my travel blog..and I'm sitting in the familiar surroundings of the dining room in our family home in New Zealand. ;] I'm [almost] all packed and we are getting the house ready for a small farewell party tonight with some families from church before Dad, Mum and I start our two day journey to Auckland tomorrow. I'm leaving behind half the stuff I bought to take with me as it doesn't fit in the tramping pack I bought yesterday-needless to say, Sophie is thrilled-and I haven't cried yet, but I have a feeling the illusive tears aren't too far away [bring on the red eyes and tissue boxes..! [Not.]] ;P
But on a serious note, I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has encouraged me to take this massive step and for all support you've given-it has seriously meant the world.
God has blessed me so much in the build up to going. He has been with me every step of the way, providing the answer to my need every time. It hasn't always been easy as most times the need hasn't been answered until almost on the deadline; and all you who know me well will testify that I like to be prepared weeks in advance-not mere days or hours! I am so grateful to still be feeling His peace about this, and I continue to pray that I will keep in His will as this journey begins in earnest..in about 17 hours from now.
I've been sworn to promise to update this extremely regularly-and I hope to keep my word. [Once a week/fortnight is counted as regular, right? ;P] Next post should hopefully come when I'm in Vancouver..!
Love to you all,
Meh
