Trois Jeurs

I'm three days away!!! You know its close when I have to start packing. It's been surprisingly easy to pack...I think I'm not totally grasping the idea that I am packing for four and a half months. But I am also keeping in mind that I am going to want to shop in France. I mean come on!!! I also have some Euros which is pretty exciting! My dad was trying to explain the exchange rate to me, but I don't really know, I just know its not really that good. Thankfully, my friends who are already in Europe are getting me pretty pumped for my trip.

 It's hard though cause the other night my sister was crying because she is anticipating how difficult its going to be for her. (My sister and I are really close) Of course, her saying that does not make my departure any easier. But yesterday in church the pastor spoke about "necessary endings" but this really isn't an ending exactly, but I would prefer to call it a necessary interlude in my time living at home. Eventually I will move out permanently so this will be preparation so to speak.

 But God has been good this past week, keeping me in good and excited spirits! But I'm sure on Thursday I am going to be a bundle of nerves since I don't think I have fully grasped the fact that I am indeed leaving for almost 5 months. I'll let y'all know how I am on Thursday as I take my 8ish hour plane ride.