Apollo 13

I randomly decided to watch Apollo 13 this afternoon. It's been a long time since I've watched this movie and I sort of forgot how much I love it.

There is a scene in the movie when Tom Hanks character imagines himself landing on the moon. As he hops down he bends down and runs his hands in the sand. His face completely lights up and there is pure contentment.

Sometimes I think that's how it's going to be when I get back to Ethiopia. There is the longing and joy inside of me right now and I can not wait to be there. I can not wait to come off the plane and see all the faces of the people I love and miss deeply-I may not run out and put my hands in the sand, but I know that my face will light up just how Tom's does in the movie.

God has been shaping and molding my heart a lot lately. I've been reminded so much of how blessed I am with the relationships in my life. I have such amazing friends and family who support me so much. Even through certain situations in the last 2 weeks [such as finding out that I am not completely funded in monthly support] I have found each step to be exciting and joyous.

I may not be going to the moon or be an astronaut, but I know that while I go on this journey; I'll have a whole room of people supporting me and helping me through hard situations.