leaving on a jet plane...

I leave for Ireland on March 19. I honestly have no idea what to expect, since I’ve never really traveled out of the States. I don’t exactly consider Canada or the Bahamas a foreign country. When my friend Beth suggested we live in Ireland for three months, I jumped at the opportunity to see a different part of the world. She proposed we get jobs and tour the lush, green hillsides of the Emerald Isle on our days off. I am forever looking for a new adventure and getting to have one with a good friend is icing on the cake. We don’t yet have jobs or even a place to live, but I have complete confidence that the Lord will open doors for us in the weeks to come. I know this is an unbelievable trip for most people, and I am truly grateful for the chance to experience a different culture with an amazing history. It is especially a blessing as I have been unemployed since last November, and the past four months have been extremely difficult as I search for purpose and meaning in my life. I want to use the time I spend overseas to gain perspective on my life here in Washington. I will be out of my comfort zone, unsure of my future, and completely dependent on the Lord for my needs. Please keep Beth and I in your prayers, specifically for a quality place to live and an adequate income. Also pray that I will take advantage of every opportunity I have and won’t be terribly homesick for my family and friends.