Monday, October 26, 2009

Goodbye

We will be leaving San Diego in eight hours and I think I just finished all my preparations. Hopefully I will be able to sleep a few hours before leaving at 4:15 am. Since I can't sleep on planes, I am anxiously awaiting our arrival in Nairobi Wednesday night. Lord, just get me to the Mayfield House!

This past weekend has been absolutly nuts. A few curve balls have been thrown my way and I admit I was flustered. I wonder if God did that so I wouldn't dwell in sadness. I am a giant ball of emotions right now. I have had moments of sadness, but over all I am doing ok. It doesn't seem like I am really leaving. After all, last time I went to Africa, I came home after two weeks. I am anticipating a breakdown when it hits, but maybe the Lord will protect me from that.

Fortunately I was able to say good bye to just about everyone I love. I had a great time at my goodbye party. It was neat to see people from different areas in my life all in one room. Thank you to everyone who came and to those who helped put it together. It was a fun, joyful evening. I apologize to those who missed my Rock Band rendition of "Living on a Prayer." Only the die hards left playing at 10:30 were treated to my last hoorah.

Thank you to everyone for your prayers and support. Next time I update this I will be in Africa!

><> Stacie

4 comments:

  1. sara the mesOctober 27, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    What an amazing trip it is going to be, Stace (and I don't mean the plane ride...). Wish I could have been there to see your Livin' on a Prayer rendition!!! God is your support, and if that breakdown does come, His loving arms of support and embrace will be there to hold you up! You're going to have a great first month, and you'll be settled and ready for the other team when they arrive. Enjoy every minute of it! Before you know it, you'll be back here and ready to go again! :)

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  2. AnonymousOctober 27, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    I miss you already! I hope your travel is problem free and soon you'll be in Africa.

    -Mom-

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  3. AnonymousOctober 27, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    I am so excited and nervous for you. Have a terrific trip and enjoy the time with RdR people before they leave!! Many Prayers.

    :-)
    Nichole

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  4. DenielleNovember 1, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Wow....nice pic that you posted. I may be a little biased. I am missing you....The fam had the BEST time at your party. I am sorry I couldn't keep it together to come. Come to find out it was food poisoning and I had a shot to kill the bacteria that was plaguing me. NO MORE OYSTERS. And no GOAT. LOVE YOU Den

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