So it's less than two months now before the Malawi staging. I know that I was really lucky to get my invite so early, but that's also making this time of waiting seem to drag on and on. Someone at work asked if I was afraid to leave, and I said no.
"Afraid of anything??".
"No, if I could I would leave next week."
"That's not normal.......".
Yeah, maybe its not, and I'm sure some fears will wriggle their ugly little heads out in the coming months, but I plan to swat them down like flies. And maybe cry a little. But then get back up and on my way.
This Christmas was wonderful. Very damp and dark outside- perfect for remembering Seattle. I got everything I asked for- right down the gardening gloves and the new Bible with my name one it (spelled correctly- WOW!) I asked for some odd things and my parents are troopers for cooperating ;-)
Still left to get:
Solar charger
hammock
Still left to get rid of:
three rooms chock full of stuff I suddenly don't need (or did I ever really need?)
Lessons Learned this month:
Furniture is surprisingly hard to give away
I am going to miss bedside nursing like crazy, even though I know it's time to move on
My cat has impaired depth perception
Merry Christmas!
Grace and Peace-
Elizabeth
