Time to Fly!!

 




It is 2:55 am, and my alarm tells me to wake up. I rush to get ready and head to the hotel lobby to catch the shuttle. The very kind front desk gentlemen had coffee and muffins waiting for me. In my sleepy state, I forgot to put my lid on properly and spilled coffee all over myself. I then attempted to email my husband, telling him I was awake and about to get on the shuttle, but I realized my phone had never charged. Is this how this journey is going to go? It is going to be a long 18 days. 

Then I got in the shuttle, and the driver had a Christian station playing. This made me tear up. God reminded me that I may have a rough morning, but he has big plans for me. I know he wants to change and transform me on this trip. He has big plans to move in my life if I allow him. I can’t focus on the wrong things; I need to be present for what God will do in my life. 



I arrived at the airport to meet my fellow travelers. Excitement and some apprehension filled our talk. What we all had in common was how blessed we felt to have this opportunity. As we get on the plane and wait for takeoff, I contemplate what it has felt like since I said yes to going on this trip. It feels like a takeoff; it happened so fast. This makes me think I can’t let this trip go by too fast. I need to take in all I can and learn all that is presented. I can’t just let this trip just go by. 

Waiting at the airport was enjoyable. I had wonderful conversations with people, and I was able to have meaningful conversations with a few. It is exciting to get to know my classmates on a deeper level. What is also exciting is that I get to have 18 more days of great conversations. Once again, I need to cherish this time and not let being tired or cranky from lack of sleep get in the way but to be present to get all that this experience has to offer.




I await sleep on the long flight to Greece, but it doesn’t come. That’s okay because we made it. We have finally arrived, something I have been excited about and looking forward to for months. What awaits? Only God knows, but I don’t want to miss a thing.









Warmly,


Anna Vann

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