T-38 days :)

The days are flying by quickly now. It feels as though I could blink and Uganda would be here! All seems to be going fairly well in my preperations to handover at work, to move out of my flat and in starting to get my head seriously focused on my next big step. With my move to GSF so close around the corner I am finally having a bit of time to stop and think about what to expect. I haven't really given myself the opportunity to do this up until now as with the long preperation I have had in getting to this point I have not stopped long enough to think about all the feelings I'm experiencing about the move & it has almost felt out of reach but now the end (or beginning!) is in sight!

So, here we are....as so many of you have been asking here is a little glimpse at what I'm thinking, looking forward to and am a bit nervous about....

Things I am Looking forward to:

1.  Spending time with the beautiful children.

2.  Discovering new friends and a missionary family to be with for a year.

3.  Being able to use my nursing skills to help others.

4.  Seeing the beautiful country.

5.  Seeing and experiencing God work in amazing ways.

6.  Working in new teams and with a huge range of people.

7.  Meeting wonderful African people and being a part of their culture.

8.  Watching the sunset and looking at the stars.

9.  Deepening my faith and developing a relationship with God that extends to a whole new level!

10. The weather!

11. Going on safari :)

Things I am nervous about:

1.  That I will fail - my own abilities will not be enough or that I can't do the job effectively that I'm there to complete.

2.  Being homesick and missing all my wonderful and precious family and friends.

3.  That I will be able to get everything to Uganda safely and the donated goods 'fit' in the suitcases!

4.  The unknown! It's hard to prepare for something that is yet to be discovered!

5.  Making sure all the details for the move are in order and that I have 'ticked every box' before I go.

6.  My flat and all that goes with letting it out. 

7.  Fitting back into life after a year away.

Overall, despite my shortish list of things that I am nervous about, excitement overrides. I am being blessed each day by amazing friends and family who are helping me deal with my list of things that are worrying me. Because of their support this list isn't feeling half as looming as it should do! 

In writing this list I am also reminded of a sermon I listened to recently. In it I was reminded about the courage that is needed to pursue my vision. I have taken the step of Faith in following God's calling on my life and know that He will do the work of moving on my behalf. I have trusted in my Saviour that he has called me on this journey and is going before me to protect me in all things. My doubt and stubbornness can limit how He works in my life so I will continue into this next step with courage and Faith and looking forward to all the excitement that lies ahead.

Psalm 18:2 "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God in whom I will trust."

Joshua 1:9 "I repeat, be strong and brave! Don't be afraid and don't panic, for I, the Lord your God, am with you in all you do."