•  I spent my last night in AZ among many of my closest friends and family. The support and encouragement I received made me feel truly honored and incredibly blessed. There was a lot of laughing

  and hugs and, of course no sleep. I got home around 1 a.m.and began running around to finish packing. At 3:30 a.m.Jordan and I finally got my suitcases to meet the weight restriction of 50 pounds. The alarm was set for 4:15 a.m.and suddenly the reality of leaving set in through an unexpected burst of tears. It was the first time any tears had come and I'm sure I was more surpised by them than Jordan. He hugged me and spoke words of truth and reassurance; I felt strenghtened to go. 5 a.m. came quickly and breakfast was ready. I said goodbye to my dad then Joey, mom, Jordan and I left for the airport. We arrived and went through my last round of goodbyes. Just before going through the airport doors I looked back one last time and saw Jordan roll down the window and say I love you. The perfect way to say goodbye. "Ok, Lord. It's time. I'm all in." 

• I slept pretty much the entire way to Seattle, where I met up with the rest of my team. 2:00 p.m. onSunday we boarded our plane and prepared for an 11 hour flight to Seoul, Korea. It was very strange because as soon as we got on the plane we were treated as if we were already on Korean time, which is 16 hours ahead of AZ. Sunday night was literally skipped and I was told that it was Monday morning. I guess my body believed it because I hardly felt tired and the sun continued to shine brightly out my window. I watched "Legends of the Fall" and "Water for Elephants", played tetris and solitaire, read my bible, and I felt like every hour I was getting served another meal or snack. It was actually a very enjoyable plane ride. 

•  We arrived in the Incheon airport, got infused with coffee- thanks to Starbucks which seems to be taking over the world one coffee addicted person at time- and boarded our final plane. Destination: Phnom Penh! The flight was 5 hours and I was definitely feeling more restless during these hours. 

• This morning I was awoken by the sound of roosters andconstruction work. The new sounds of home. I actually felt quite refreshed. It's a strange feeling because there is so much I don't know, yet I am eager to learn. A few of us ventured out to the Russian market, a few blocks from our house. You can pretty much find anything and everything here! It's completely different, yet feels quite normal all at the same time. I suppose it's because the city is filled with people; and while our skin may look different and we speak a different language, the core of who we are as God-created beings creates a unity that transcends differences. 

Right now I am with Laura and Lauren at Jars of Clay- a coffee shop that I think will become a special oasis. We discovered that this coffee shop also helps women who need to provide for their families and has helped women coming out of sex trafficking. They seek to share the love of Jesus with these women and show them the way of hope. Wow, thank you Lord for bringing us to this place!

I just keep reminding myself that right now I am a LEARNER. I am not expected to know everything now. I have time. Take it moment by moment and soak it all in. 

"Lord, help me to give you an undivided heart. Do your thing. I'm excited to see you just blow me away like you always do."