Countdown

​Five days to go…
Yikes, this sure has come fast upon me. Yesterday was my last day in the office before leaving for my new journey. Tears have welled up quite a bit lately. I am so blessed to have the friendships that I do. Most of the tears have come every time someone says they are praying for me. Someone in battle on my behalf, well, I’m humbled.
Months ago I began to have a minor meltdown (they happen to me frequently). The only thing I could focus on was Christmas was going to be without snow. (I have since calmed down and realized the root of my “freak out”.) Anyway, since I will be away from home and missing my Swedish Christmas traditions, my Mom graciously agreed to have an impromptu Christmas before I leave. So today we decorated the house with lights and a mini tree. Tomorrow, we will have a Smörgåsbord of yummy Christmas foods and great company!! Tonight I will watch my favorite old movies (White Christmas, It’s a Wonderful Life, etc) and probably even start packing my backpack for my DTS in Australia. If I have enough energy perhaps I’ll even work on making Vetebröd, but considering it’s almost 8pm I doubt that will happen tonight!
Australia for Christmas. Hmmm, Christmas on the beach, that might be fun! Well, no matter where I find myself I always have Jesus by my side!!!

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