In less than 48 hours, I’ll board a plane bound for Los Angeles… the start of my journey to Bolivia. I’m in the throes of preparation today, in hopes that tomorrow, I can fully devote my love and attention to my guys.
Shoes, fleece, rain jacket, ibuprofen… I have everything on the list but I feel strangely unprepared.
Restless.
I’m packing relatively light for eight days of international travel.
I feel heavy.
I’m spending every spare moment smelling the fine blonde hair on Rowan’s almost-two-year-old head and I wonder if he knows I’m leaving. He’s drawn nearer to me this week.
The hugs are longer. The snuggles are deeper. The giggles are louder. The kisses are many. And I haven’t quite figured out how I’m going to leave him.
I pack my bag and my eyes get bleary wet. It’s only eight days.
I can feel change coming. It gets closer with each moment passed and I’m trying hard not to dig in my heels. I’m trying to open my hands instead – raise them high in praise and gratitude. I have said yes to going, and now it’s almost time to go.
It’s time to live out the Yes.
I am so proud of you. A little jealous
but so proud. I can’t wait to hear all about it. My prayers are with you as you go on this life changing journey.
I’m SO excited for you and I’m thoroughly praying for you.
I may not be a mommy yet… but reading your post reminds me so much of how I’ll miss my dear husband while we’re gone. I’m also doing as much as I can tonight so that tomorrow I can spend as much time with him as possible (I owe him since Ill be gone on our one-year wedding anniversary). See you soon!
PS: Your instagrams are always the best.
I am so jealous, not of the leaving your kiddo bc yes that is hard! But big things are in store for you and you have prayers covering you from all over the country. Can’t wait to follow along!
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Oh, my friend.
I wish I was there to hug you.
Prayers and love, coming your way.
What a role model your children have. You feel burdened with telling them good-bye but they will have different memories of this event. They will remember a mother, not leaving them, but going to help where it is needed. Just remember that time for them will go quickly & they’ll cover you with love when you return.
As for the time you have in Bolivia, I can not wait to hear your stories. And THEIR stories… the children and families of Bolivia.
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You have your Chacos packed, you’ll be fine – my pair hoofed it all through Haiti and were prefect! Prayers and love to you on your trip