On the way there!!

I am waiting in the Portland airport for my flight to Tokyo and then Manila. I can't believe it is already here and that I am on my way. I think I spent so much time anticipating it that I won't believe it until I get to Manila. I am excited and now that I am all packed and my bags are on the plane I am feeling a lot more excited. It is going to be a great experience and I know that God has a lot in store for me. I was thinking the other day almost a year ago I had no idea where things were going and how midwifery was going to play out in my life and now I am done with my academics and going to the Philippines to work with women that I know I will fall in love with. God knows me more than I even think to know myself. The exciting thing to me is that if I had not stepped out and let go of what I was holding so tight too I don't know if I would be where I am today. God is so good. I am again reminded that even though it is hard to trust the Lord and cling to His promises it is so rewarding. Here I go on a journey that I know will be stretching, educating, and a lot of fun. Thank you all for your prayers and please keep the whole family in them. It was hard to leave my boys but, I held up a lot better than I thought I would. =)