By Leaving for Europe today. Last minute blogs…
I was talking to my mum on the phone last night, apologizing that I had not got a chance to catch up with her sooner because this last week has just been so busy. Errands all over the place, always last minute things to do… You remember something new every day. (I have already lost 5 to-do/get lists!) So, I was telling her about our orientation this week – it’s been so interesting to get prepped for all we are about to see and experience but at the same time, very overwhelming and intense.
My mother’s response: “Well at least you are getting practice being in tents.”
Good jokes run in the family…
Two minutes later my little brother came on the line and said: “Hey Margaret – European! Get it? You’re-a-peein’.”
Love those guys…
Since I am not nearly as funny as the rest of my family…
I’m excited by the challenges that this trip will present, and the room for growth and change it brings. I have only visited Europe briefly before, so I am looking forward to experiencing our Western tradition in a new way.
Hopefully, I come back with many more good stories, tidbits of information, jokes to share with everybody.
Leaving an empty room, an empty house, lots of unwashed dishes (thanks Jonathon!) and a familiar place, I move onward.
Europe 2010!! Here I come!!
