And One More Wonderful Thing...

There was a RAINBOW over/behind my house when we arrived yesterday!

I Remember!

I also wanted to state for the record that my father has requested that I never again ask him to drive to or through Illinois to take me places. He doesn't love the toll roads or Chicago traffic.

The 5-car pile up on the highway put us behind over an HOUR... but I got to the airport 1.5 hours before my flight (bag checked and boarding pass in hand BEFORE the 1 hour mark... I think). That was a stressful portion of the adventure. My bad for not being ready EARLY-early enough.

I've Arrived!

Here are some things I've learned and observed in the jet-lagged ~14 hours since arriving in Northern Ireland.

• Ireland is, in fact, very green. It's just like everyone says it is.
• It's BEAUTIFUL here! (Pictures to follow...)
• A "Bacon Bop" is a bacon sandwich (except this bacon is more like what Americans call "Canadian bacon"). The one I had today also had a tomato chutney on it. 
• "Bop" = Sandwich
• "Wellies" = Rain Boots 
• Jet lag is lame. 
• YWAMers are SO KIND!
• In this country, where it is customary to drive on the left-hand side of the road, slow traffic on the highway keeps left. Passing happens on the right. (I guess that makes perfect sense.) 
• I forgot to ask today which side the clutch is on, but I'll find out soon. 

I don't remember my other observations... Goodnight! 

All Packed!

...at least enough that going to bed seems like the best course of action... I wish I had a scale though! I think there will be some rearranging when I get to one...

A friend once (or maybe a few people a lot of times...) termed this habit of mine "procrastapacking." It fits... but it works! :)

<6 hours to departure (from home)!!!

¡Adios, amigos!

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T-7 Days!

One week remaining... yikes!!! Time to get excited.

Crunch Time!!

In the days since finishing up at work, I've been blessed to be able to spend some wonderful time traveling with family and visiting friends. It's been SO WONDERFUL! Thanks to everyone who has been a part of that! I feel so refreshed by your hospitality and love.

Now the countdown to departure (10 days!) is reminding me that there is MUCH to accomplish before I leave!!! I'm especially thankful for the support and reminders I've received via text messages, snail mail, and emails in the last couple of days.

Philippians 4:13
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength."


Matthew 6:33-34 (ESV)
"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."

Plane Ticket - Check!

If quitting my job wasn't enough to convince me that this is happening, now I have a plane ticket purchased. :D