Exactly one year ago today I was at training camp meeting for the first time, the team I'd move to Africa with.  I remember sitting in the big tent, hot and disgusting and not knowing a soul.  I was so overwhelmed, just that morning I said goodbye to my friends, family, and every aspect of the life I knew.  I was in such shock that I couldn't even socialize, if anyone would have asked me how i was I probably would have broke down sobbing, the entire day I was on the verge of crying.  Now one year later I cannot believe those people were ever not a part of my life.  They are my family, nearly every day I talk to atleast one of them.  In a years time so much has happened, we started as 50 strangers and soon formed a huge family.  We prayed, rejoiced, faught, mourned, cried, and laughed with eachother.  We all went through so much together that we have a bond that could never be broken.  I praise God for the blessing that each and every one of you are in my life and no matter where life takes us you'll all have a special place in my heart. 

   Now here I am, one year later and once again I am leaving, this time to begin a totally different chapter of my life.  Instead of flying to Africa with 50 others I am heading to Mexico all alone.  This year will totally different than last year but thats when I am the most thankful for an unchanging God who never leaves my side.  I don't need to fear the future and what it holds because no matter what He's holding me in His arms...what more could i need?