Welp. Tomorrow I leave for Morocco. I will fly from Minneapolis to Chicago to Paris to Casablanca. Pray for safe travels friends?
I am going to attempt to keep any friends and family up-to-date with my adventures via this. I love you all and will miss you quite a bit!
Since I am leaving tomorrow, I thought I would share a couple of pre-trip thoughts. I look forward to being in a place where I am not in control. Seems strange? Maybe. But we are so accustomed to having everything how we want it on a silver platter. Frankly, I look forward to a bit of confusion. I want to be stretched, physically, mentally, and spiritually. I look forward to meeting new people and exploring a new culture. I am also excited to see God's hand in my life through a new setting. I am ready to be used however God has planned for me, whatever that may mean. In addition to all this weighty stuff, I've heard the weather is wonderful. You know.. hanging out on the Mediterranean and all... Sorry Minnesota. :)
I am slightly nervous about a bit as well. My Arabic is nonexistent at this point. That alone will be present me with a challenge. My French is... well... it is floundering at best. It will also be eye-opening to live in a primarily Muslim country, where I am the minority in almost every way. As a woman, in a male-dominated, Muslim country, I am prepared to experience a whole new set of experiences as well. I pray that each day I come upon will be an opportunity to give God glory.
More later once I get to Morocco!
i love you jess,and ill really miss you!
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