Anticipation and Allure

I've been thinking about some things the past few days. I'm an adventurer. I love the ideas and fulfillment of climbing mountains, white water rafting, rappelling, traveling to far away places and experiencing other cultures. I'm only a few days from taking another step toward a dream that I've had since I was a little girl. I get to go to Florence, Italy in just a few days. I've never been more excited, more ready for such an adventure. Yes, I'm scared about it. But there are a few things that I like to remember every time I start out on a new journey. One of them is what this blog is titled for. Psalm 139:9-10 says "If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there Your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast." The other comes from Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." I'm ready to rise on the wings of the dawn and to settle on the far side of the sea, even if it is only for three months. I'd love to have your prayers and your love as my world becomes much tinier, scarier, and more wonderful. And I'm fine with not being able to see my future. I know it's in good hands.

Hop-scotching uphill in flip-flops, backpack on my back, and in a skirt in Dominica.

It's harder than it looks.