Oh my. That's very soon!
I pause and read my friend's text message once again. The reality of her message began to sink in.
Yes, it is very soon.
In less than one month I will be moving to a culture completely different than my own.
I will be moving to China.
Although this is not too much of a surprise to me (I have been thinking, dreaming, and planning for this opportunity since high school - which is kind of weird, I know), the truth is the date of my departure has taken me by surprise. In fact, a few months ago I would have told you a completely different story of what I would be doing in one month.
This past semester, I had the opportunity to student teach in the most wonderful classroom ever. As I finished up my student teaching experience, my plans for my next semester began to take shape. I would stay in the same town, substitute teach, and continue with the work my Father had granted me in that town. And to be honest, I was very content (dare I say comfortable?) with this plan. I liked it.
But then, my Father intervened and did what He seems to do best in my life - exchange MY plans for HIS plans. Apparently, He had different plans than the ones that I had envisioned for
this next semester of my life.
And those plans included China.
About six weeks ago, He literately dropped the opportunity for me to teach in China in my lap. And I - cautiously - allowed this "China dream" that I had placed on the back shelf of my mind to once again surface to the forefront. As I began to pray, seek Him, and seek godly counsel, He began to confirm this decision in my mind and heart. And so, one night a few weeks ago, I sent what was perhaps the scariest email I have ever sent in my life. I sent an email to a school official in which I agreed to teach ESL to young Chinese students for the next year and a half of my life.
Fast forward a few weeks and many emails later, and in less than one month, I will leave for China.
And it is for this reason, that I have created this blog....to allow you, dear friends and family, the opportunity to receive little updates from me throughout my time overseas.
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