We are sitting in a motel room in Portland and watching it snow out the window. Yes, I said snow and I am just as shocked as you are! The night before a trip is always a little crazy for me (p.s. this is Andrew writing). Did I forget anything? Did I pack too much? Double check what time the flight leaves. Make sure the tickets and passports are EXACTLY where I think they are...you get the idea. There is a certain amount of stress that comes with traveling, and yet I know that everything will work out. Time and time again the Maker has proven this to me and I know that this trip will be no different.
As with every trip that takes me outside of my normal context I find myself wondering what I will see and experience. In what ways will my worldviews be challenged? How will I come back a different person? These are all important things, but most of all I am filled with a sense of excitement. China is a fascinating place and I am eager to go back and even more eager to get to experience it with Michelle for the first time. Things never go exactly as you have planned on trips and I am looking forward to our adventure together.
Until next time,
Andrew
