Sad and Long Goodbyes :(

I've realized something... I can't wait to go to heaven! Yes, I've know that for a long time, but I realized it even more today. Finals are over, the school year has ended and that means that everyone heads home. This morning I left SAU around 8:30 AM and I made sure that my closest buddies where there to see me off. Rhina, Ruth, Alex, Austin, Carrie, Meredith and Brenton were all there to see my tears flow freely as I said good-bye to each one. I'm going to miss them all so much next year while I'm in Palau. The whole time that I've been thinking about Palau saying goodbye to friends and family has kind of been in the back of mind and not something that I try to think of very often. But today I realized that all of these goodbyes are going to be very, very hard! Palau is going to be a wonderful place filled with adventure, excitement and new friends, but there is NOTHING that can replace my family and friends. I'm going to miss you all very, very much! Please continue to pray for me as I continue through this summer. I think it's something like 95 days till I leave!! AMAZING! It's all going by so very fast! Can't wait!