9 hours. That’s how long it’s going to take tomorrow for me to get from Dallas to Madrid. 9 hours of sitting. 9 hours of reading. 9 hours of Sudoku puzzles. 9 hours waiting in anticipation for my next five months to begin.
After spending tonight packing and tying up all lose ends, I find myself worried more about that 9-hour plane ride than the rest of the journey. Because it all really begins with that plane ride, and that’s when the idea of living abroad will change from a surreal idea to my actual life.
To be honest, I’m more anxious than excited at this point. There’s a lot I need to take care of before I leave. Even after I arrive in Madrid, I’ll have to go through customs and then get a cab to my host Mom’s house (Yikes!) and move in. And that’s only the beginning of my multi-week adjustment period, in which I’ll have to get used to the language, to being by myself, to the city. Even though I will switch over from worrying about the future to conquering the tasks at hand (the way I like it), that adjustment period will be rough. And it all begins with that plane ride tomorrow at 5:45pm.
In the midst of this anticipation, the only thing keeping me sane is the simple verse of John 14:27-Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. Such wise words to remember. Such a comfort that God will still be with me overseas, and that through him, I can do all this junk.
The next you hear from me, I’ll be in Madrid.
-Krista
Ah! I'm going to read all of these like a total nerd :) and that is a wonderful verse you got there! I can't wait to hear more about your travels, dear Krista. Remember, I'm here as a resource for when you decide to venture to Barcelona! Love you!!
ReplyDeleteI'll definitely hit you up on your Barcelona knowledge! And I'm so glad that you'll read this- I'll be sure to keep it interesting ;) Love you too!!
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