And Away We Go!

It's Monday, and most of you know I always love me a Monday.  This Monday is a bit extra special, I am leaving on a jet plane for a mission trip to Haiti. I have never felt so ready to do something. I have never done anything of this sorts. Like I said a few posts ago, I have not expectations other than to come home with renewed faith.

Yesterday was a mixed bag of emotions. The mass I attended was in my grandparents memory, the message from Sister was spot on.  I was anxious to be on this mission, I was running out of time to get things done. I was sad to be leaving my family. I love them so much and just enjoy being able to spend time with them. I will have access to the internet in the evenings to message back and forth a bit. That should help me know that things are fine back home.

I need to let my kids grow as people and know they can do things without me. I need to know that Tim can step up to the plate and be the man I see in him. As the woman of the house, I often take charge because that is what has always been done. It is what I had to do for years. If I am not there, they all can grow together and create their own sense of accomplishments.  They need to miss me.

So as I set off with the fresh memories made together yesterday, my bags and that of the supplies I am bringing, it is that I want to thank you all for your encouragement, words of wisdom and continued positive thoughts & prayers. For those who have financially contributed, I am ever so grateful that you have allowed me the means to be able to do this. I will be taking the time to journal my experiences each day and even if I am not the one taking photo's, I will assure you that I will come home with some to share.

I am sure next Monday will be a little extra special as well as it will be my trip back to be reunited with my family!! I will be anxious to see them and will need time to readjust, (Tim & kids and Kona too, be ready for BIG hugs!). Until then, I want to fully live in the NOW and do the work that I am called to do.

And a big thanks to Tim for his love for our family and for driving me to the airport!

Much love and peace to you all!

My two shirts and the wonderful journal I will use!