"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." - St. Augustine
Today is my last full day at home, and really my last full day in America for about the next year. While that fact began to settle in last night, I was alternately gripped with feelings of choking apprehension and joyful excitement. For the next few months of my life, I will be in new places with new people without a real clue of what I am getting myself into, and I cannot wait! It will be hard to be away from family for so long. Holidays will probably be real bummers, and if only we had all the money and time in the world for multiple visits it would be perfect! However hard it may be at times, I absolutely refuse to become a person who always wishes they had traveled, but had let the various minute details of life get in the way. By the grace of God and with the support of family and friends, it seems that I won't be. I cannot thank the people in my life who have helped me along and encouraged me as I planned for this journey enough. You'll all be in my heart during the time in Ireland and China. This blog, as requested, is for you guys so that you can keep up to date on my travels, as well as, I admit, for myself to help me remember moments along the way.
Next time I post will most likely come once I'm set up in the farming life with my friends Shannon and MaryBeth in Ireland. Until then, take care!
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