The Eve of Departure

Weightiness. Excitement. Fear.
All this is boiling inside me, causing me to feel weak and small inside. And yet, I know the Lord goes with me, and in His words, "Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous?" And again, "Do not be afraid of them. For the Lord your God will go ahead of you. He will neither forsake you nor fail you."
Words I need... Man. I don't know what to say. It's like I'm taking the first step outside of a curtained world, and it is beautiful, but frightful. The future pierces me, like the light after stepping out of the movie theater.
Ah, for long winded analogies and metaphors.
I'll try to keep this as updated as I can but... I am prone to forget I even "possess" this site. So, I'm apologizing in advance.
May God bless you.

A week before departure...

One more week before I leave for Ellerslie School of Honor. As I look back on these last few days, I am surprised at how greatly God has blessed me.
For starters, the surprise party a week ago last Saturday was incredible. I was completely surprised and never suspected a thing!
After graduating and being honored so much, however, I am tired of being the center of attention. Part of me can't wait to just be able to return to focusing on Christ and "normal" life. And yet, every day is extraordinary for me.
I haven't done any packing yet, but I don't think it will take long, so I'm taking this week to really say goodbye.
Thanks and God bless!