Planes, trains, and automobiles. Add boats to that phrase and you have my summer pretty summed up. This summer has by far been one of the most transient summers I have ever experienced, and I backpacked last summer! But I think it is safe to say this has been one of my greatest summers.
June brought the end of my time at ECA and Spain. Goodbyes filled many of my days, but also laughter and new memories. I ventured to Southern Spain for a few days after school let out. Malaga, Gibraltar, Ronda, and Nerja confirmed that I needed time with just me and Jesus, but I am also an extrovert. I was so excited to return to little Camarma and see people I know. I also advise anyone moving - especially moving across the ocean - pack a few days before moving and spend your final days with loved ones. Best way to close out my time in Spain was spending it with people I love and not my suitcases!
My final week of June reunited me with some of the greatest people I know - the World Witness European missionaries! Our week in the Ukraine was nothing short of amazing. Wonderful teaching and learning, sharing, praying, and fellowshipping. I think my weeks with that team is one of my favorites for the entire year.
I flew through London on my trek back to Florida. And an overnight layover brought a visit by my favorite guy.
June 30th I landed in Miami to be greeted by my amazing parents. The first week back in LP was nice to simply relax and get back into the correct time zone, which I needed in preparation for the last few weeks!
Here's remainder of my July and the start to August looked liked. Ready...
Florida to Glade Spring, VA (with a overnight in South Carolina), Glade Spring to Charleston, SC, Charleston to a cruise in the Bahamas, back to Charleston to go to North Myrtle Beach, SC, North Myrtle to Wytheville, VA, Wytheville to Boiling Springs, NC, Boiling Springs to Durham, NC, Durham to Lewisville, NC, Lewisville to High Point, NC, High Point back to Wytheville, Wytheville back to Lewisville, Lewisville to Cherryville, NC, Cherryville back to Lewisville, Lewisville back to North Myrtle, North Myrtle back to Lake Placid, FL.
Whew! I'm tired just from writing that. Despite the long hours in a car, I wouldn't trade any of it for the precious time with family and friends I was given this past month. Seeing friends and family that I haven't seen in over a year and half and the ability to pick up where we left off is worth far more than gold.
And while I was away...drumroll...
Ignite became a recognized sponsor by the British government. So what did that mean? This girl got to fill out a lot of forms, mail off her passport to get pages added, pay another visa fee, book a plane ticket, set up a fingerprint appointment, change the appointment...twice, gather documents, take passport size photos, retake those photos because I smiled in the first ones, and finally...
mail my application, passport, and other required document to the British consulate in New York.
And now...I wait. Normally, I am not good at waiting. But it's out of hands into the hands of the One who is always in control. So I wait, but enjoying the present and cherishing these weeks with my family and friends.
Excitement does fill me as I think about what God is calling me to in Wales. He's brought so much together and orchestrated so much. My heart yearns to be back in Wales. I can't wait to start work with Ignite and live in Tremorfa. I would be lying if I didn't say how much I'm looking forward to being where Michael is.
This year I'm going to learn and do whatever the Lord asks. I don't what this first year in Wales will bring...but I know He has great plans :)
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