The Reality of Dreaming

Today. I can't believe today is the day. For so long I have dreamed of the time in my life when I would be able to study abroad in Africa. I can still remember sitting in my room at home as a freshman in high school imagining how exciting it would be. Now that time has come.

I can't help but think of a quote, by who I'm not sure, but it says this: May the dreams of your past be the reality of your future. In only a few short hours, my past dreams will become my present reality and honestly I'm not sure how I feel about that. Excited, nervous, thrilled, terrified...and completely not ready for this dream to be real.

I love anticipating events...mostly because once they begin they're that much closer to being over. So now I'm prepared to begin one of the major dreams of my high school years, and I'm a small part of me longs to jump back in time and cherish the anticipation just a wee bit more.

However, Father God is holding me tightly, whispering that now is the time and this is exactly what He want for me and my future. I cling to Him in this time...ready to step forward, trying not to look back....for it is only there that I am able to find the adventure of my future.

Father, guide my steps...I am ready to begin my Ugandan adventure.