Almost Time to Go

It's September 1; exactly 15 days until we leave. It has started to become real now that we'll be gone for a year. The hardest thing for me is leaving our church for the year. I've been singing my whole life. For me, it's my way to God. Worship means everything to me. I've gotten to a place, too, where I am really comfortable singing with Pastor Jeff. I think I've learned how to read him, and he's learned to read me and know what I'm doing. Maybe that's become a comfort zone for me, and that's why I have to go now. I don't know. I just know is kinda sucks. But I take comfort in the fact that I know we are doing what God wants us to do. It really is an opportunity of a lifetime to live in another country for a year. I guess I wish all of my "family" could come with us!!

My First Trip to Europe

Well, most people know that Danny and I were in Germany a few weeks ago on a preliminary visit before we move there for a year. We checked out our apartment, which is really cute. We got to visit with Danny's family who live about 2 hours from where we will live. The whole experience was really interesting for me, because I had never been to Europe before this trip. Everything was so picturesque. People seemed to take pride everything they did. We went to several cities and visit some interesting castles. But I think my favorite part of the entire trip was walking around the Odenwald where Danny's family lives. This place is more out in the country, and is just beautiful. You could look out the window and see flowers, trees, and mountains. It was just so refreshing. It made me wonder how someone could NOT believe in God. There was just a majestic quality that made me feel like God's arms were around me. It was a special time. I guess for me, I see God through nature a lot. You look at a plant such as a tree, and you automatically see its purpose...to provide shade or fruit. How much more is God's purpose for us? Anyway, this is just something to ponder. That's all for now.