If it weren't for the fact that I was leaving tomorrow, today would have been a normal day. But, since I am leaving tomorrow, today was of course not normal; it was full of goodbyes, last minute phone calls, and packing.
I really am a home body, and this will only be the second time I've been away from my family for more than a few weeks in my whole life. I also can be a bit sentimental at times, so I'm pretty sad right now. In fact, I have tears rolling down my cheeks at the thought of not seeing them for two months. I know I'll be fine shortly after my plane takes off tomorrow morning, and I know that God will be with me whatever I do and wherever I am, and no offence to my folks but He is able to do a heck of a lot more to help and comfort me than they are. But even so, I've already started to miss them.
Yesterday in church was the first time I got emotional about leaving; I love my church, and will miss everyone there. I'll be with you in podcasts, MAC! I can't wait the share the new series this summer with you all.
It's totally dorky but I also go a little teary saying goodbye to work. I work as a secretary for the doctor who's been my chiropractor for seven years or so, and I consider everyone in that office a friend. Who gets sad leaving work for the summer? I'm ridiculous, but it's true.
So everyone, this is it; I know two months isn't that long in the scheme of things, but I'll miss you all anyway. I'll probably forget all about you once I land in Russia (just kidding), but for now it's a little sad.
However, I'm embarking on one of the greatest adventures of my life, and that is cause to be joyful. God has me in His hand and this is all part of His plan, and I praise Him and give Him the glory for this scholarship and for my language skills. Without Him, I am nothing.
Goodbye, Missoula! Goodbye, Family and Friends! Goodbye Dullsville Summer, and I'll keep you posted throughout these upcoming months on the fantastic happenings of Jane Ellen Blevins in Kazan, Russia.
Do Svidanya! Jane
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