FAMILY ---our last day together

This is my wonderful family all together on our last day!

less then 24 hours...

Well everyone....i am off in less then 24 hours! CRAZY i know! But so exciting! So everyone is asking me what is going through my head...and honestly i would have thought....things like fear...nervousness...sadness...regret...and so many others....but i am honestly SO EXCITED! i am so ready to head out on this journey and learn and experience new things! I am excited to finally follow through with this....i feel like i have been dreaming and looking forward to this for so long and it is all finally happening TOMORROW! I am going to really miss my family and friends back home while i am gone but i know i won't forget them and that i will keep in touch with everyone...and i know and am excited to make new relationships and friendships with people out in perth! God is going to bless this experience and i am so excited for that. I fly out tomorrow at 530 pm and fly to vancouver where i will meet some friends of mine that are flying to sydney with me and then i will leave them there and keep on going all the way to perth! So again i ask for you prayers while i travel...prayers for safe travels and peace of mind for me. Thanks so much everyone! luv ya

So close....

well i am off in exactly one week! things are getting kind of crazy around here...between getting ready for christmas....and all the baking and being with family that is involved and then the complete opposite includes me stressing about packing and preparing to leave in a week for 9 months! Crazy! I am really looking forward to this experience in Perth. i have seen my sisters head off on YWAM and seen the positive memories they came back with...including all the close friendships they developed. I have been in contact with most of the students that will be a part of the Young Peoples dts through a facebook group which has been very nice to have...we have all met each other over that and been able to talk about our flights, our fears, being excited....and so many other things...us girls have a conversation going about all of us stressing with emotions and the packing issues! haha which is really nice to know that i am not the only one freaking out!

It is going to be a challenge heading out for 9 months away from my family and friends here...but i know and trust that those relationships will be strengthened through this time away from each other. And it is so reassuring to know that i will come back to friends and family to share all of my experiences with!

I am getting very excited to see what god has in store for me over in australia, and to build strong and solid relationships with new friends on the ywam base.

I hope you all enjoy this blog! i will try my hardest to keep you updated with journals and pictures!

Thanks for all your love and prayers!
Luv Krista