the GRIND; endless preparation

Let me be clear, the beautiful and organized suitcase below is NOTHING like what my current state of packing and organization looks like. The best description of my status right now would be, I don't even know what I don't know. But we are slowly getting there. There is an endless to-do list and as soon as I check one item off, I add at least three more. I need to get my student visa, downsize my closet, get an international phone plan, Israeli health insurance, an apartment (roommates??), immunizations, start learning Hebrew, flight tickets... I think you get the point. If I listed everything we would be here all day, which no one (including me!!), has the time for. Aside from the logistical must-dos, I also have a list of want-to-dos. There are countless people I hope to hang out with and see before I leave and projects I want to do. So, if you are reading this, I WANT TO HANGOUT AND SEE YOU SOMETIME SOON!! My estimated departure date is July 16th so it's coming up faster than I imagined possible. I'm currently at home, helping out on the farm and having the time of my life, as I'm sure all of you expected (: I am so blessed to have a dad that includes me while still giving me the freedom to get everything done that I need to. I just wanted to write this post to let all of you know what is happening before I leave. Please let me know if you want to come visit before I leave or if there is a good time for me to visit you, I would love nothing more!! But I must add my signature line, "only if you want to, and not if you don't" ;) And of course I would appreciate all of your prayers as I am continuing to pray that everything works out smoothly and if this isn't God's plan for me right now, I would become aware and move in another direction! I love you all!!

-B