Wow. Relevant is almost here. I’ll be spending all day tomorrow packing, since I actually leave on Saturday. (We only have one car, so Michael has to take me to my sister’s over the weekend in order for me to leave with her on Thursday.)

I’ve still got a ton of stuff to get done before then, but I’m getting excited.

Although, honestly, I’m more terrified than anything.

Meeting new people has never been my forté. Don’t get me wrong – I love people! But being suddenly dropped in the midst of a couple hundred complete strangers . . . well, that’s enough to make me want to run and hide.

I have vivid memories of bursting into tears in such situations when I was not too much younger. But then I counter those memories with the ones from missions trips, and I know I’ll be just fine. When Thursday rolls around, and I’m surrounded by kindred souls, all there to serve, worship, and glorify our King, that common goal will be enough to overcome any and all dissimilarities, and even chronic shyness.

Until then, ignore my mumblings about {not going} and {selling my ticket}. I’ve been mumbling those things for months, but I am going and I’m not selling my ticket. I really am excited. Besides, my husband keeps telling me this will be good for me . . . that I’ll enjoy it. And I know he’s right.

I just need next Thursday to hurry up so that I can be sure.

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