Soon to be on a jet plane

Leaving in 2 hours for Kenya. I am a big ball of nerves and energy, and even calmness as the time approaches. It was a very spiritually rich time for me at orientation this week. About 70 of us gathered together to gear up for assuming national or international placements as part of the program. For most of us, it means leaving all that we know behind for a year of the unknown. I've been reassured, though, by all the stories we've gathered from former YAVs. Largely, tales of finding mutuality in mission, and being constantly reminded of how God meets us on the margins. It was encouraging to hear their discomfort and awkward moments, but also about their moments when they found their true selves in their relationships with those they were "serving." At this point, I haven't gained any new information on what my job will be or what our month-long orientation schedule will look like, but I am excited to gain my own stories.

PS: pic of Cameron (India), myself, and Dana (Guatemala)- all getting psyched for our flights