2 Days!

Ok! So, it's a little more than 2 days. But, who's counting? Really? Oh wait... I am!!


In less than three days, I will be in Malta. Well on my way to Madrid. Right now, I'm filled with excitement, anxiety, fear, and a whole list of other emotions! I'm trying to stay focused but have managed to fail pretty much every time!


I'm excited to see what is in the plan for me. Not only in the Philippines, Malta, and Madrid. But, in the long run. Will this be the trip where I find my vocation? I don't know. Will I be open to hearing what He wants of me? I pray that I am. I'm excited to meet new friends that I have made in the past few years through the wonders of the internet... Friends who share the same beliefs as I... Friends who already feel like brothers and sisters even though we live a world apart.


I'm anxious for the time to come faster! Yes, I know I'm not ready. But, the more that time goes by, the more tempted I am to give in. The closer the pilgrimage gets, the harder it is for me to remember what it took to get to where I am today. It took a lot of hard work. A lot of tears. A lot of yelling, screaming, fighting. Heck... If they'd have let use, there would of been kicking, punching, slapping, and maybe even some biting! But, I know that it was all worth it. The fruit which will come of this pilgrimage will be sweet and, I'm praying, long lasting!


I'm afraid because of so many reasons!! To list them here will not only be hard but it will also be pointless because just as quickly as my fear is voiced, it is soothed by the love that I feel. Whenever a fear pops in to my mind, I feel comforted just knowing that I do not make this trip alone. Not only do I have friends going with me but, I go with God before me.


I do have one fear that has stuck with me though... This is the fear that I will wake up on Sunday at 9am and have a feeling that I'm supposed to be somewhere. Then, at lunch time, I'll remember that I'm supposed to be on a plane heading towards Malta, Spain, and Christ!! God forbid that happen! I'll be crushed!!!


So, in about 2 days time, I shall be on a plane, headed towards the distant nations. Countries whose lands are completely foreign to me. I shall go to meet family who I've never met. Brothers and sisters through faith. I will have the time of my life. I shall go shouting the four golden rules of a pilgrim.


Rule No.1 - No grumbling.


Rule No.2 - No grumbling!


Rule No.3 - NO GRUMBLING!!!


Rule No.4 - Refer to Rules 1-3.


Please pray for me.