Goodbye Home!

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As I sit for the last time with wireless internet at my fingertips, and the next four months worth of clothes in my duffle bag, my thoughts are a little scattered. I had a great trip to Florida, where I visited my friend Jen from BC, my Mom, and the newlyweds (who are quite well after their honeymoon, despite a broken AC in their new apartment!) Pray though that Floridians stay safe during the hurricane...

Tomorrow Dad, Joe, and I leave for Milwaukee to take Joe to Marquette. I can't believe Joey is starting college! Crazy. I'll go from there to St. Paul where I visit another friend from BC, then begin training on Saturday. My heart is full of emotion and joy. Thank the Lord there are so many people around me in transition too, so we can go on the adventure together. When the future seems insecure, all you can tangibly do is rejoice in the present, and trust that God knows what He is doing. In many ways I feel as if I have very little to offer this community, but as St. Therese says, "the Strong God likes to show His power by making use of nothing". I'm praying that God gives me the ability to trust Him like a child. We are so fragile! (I was reminded of this today when I passed out for the first time during my typhoid vaccine..)

Thanks for your continued prayers. I don't want to imagine where I would be without them. I will miss you all, but am so grateful for your presence with me. I don't know when I'll be updating next, but hopefully it will be before I leave for Honduras on September 5th.

God bless,
MJ