in three weeks

i will be starting a new chapter in my life. i think of all i will be leaving behind and it makes me sad to think of how different things will be when i get back. people will be graduated. friends will be married. new jobs will be found. sisters will be older and almost done with high school. change is good, i just wish i could be around to experience it with those that i love. in the same breath, i have to say that i am super excited for the opportunity to experience life in a completely different way than i every imagined i would. i am going to live and serve in africa for over two years. !!. i've asked a lot of questions. i've talked to a lot of people. right now i'm at the point of just needed to experience it for myself. as this is my first post, i would like to invite you to share in my experience by reading my posts (which i'll try to write as often as i can... not too sure of what that will be at the moment) and responding as you feel moved. email, snail mail, and prayers are all highly encouraged and welcomed. merci beaucoup !