we are so different
With the signing of the paperwork came relief for hubby. It brought an overwhelming sense of reality to me, and I still have a knot in my stomach and am in a fog. Sure, I knew it might happen, but now it’s not a “might” anymore.
Wow.
My mind seems to be spinning at an unbelievable rate, full of lists…things I need to give away, things I need to pack, things I need to store, things to do before we leave the country(!!), things I need to cancel, people I need to call, forms I need to fill out, things I need to sign up for…….ahhhhhh!!! 
Trying to get to sleep at night is nearly impossible. If anyone knows a trick for shutting off your brain when you lie down for bed, please let me in on it! On a positive note, my prayer life has never been better. It seems to be the only thing that calms me. I just keep praying until I pray myself to sleep.
We have some friends from church who are preparing to go on the mission field around the same time we leave for Hong Kong, and she and I have been encouraging one another on this challenging journey. In fact, we are going out for a few hours this afternoon so we can chat about all that is happening with us. I need to talk to someone who understands what it’s like and who doesn’t say, “Are you CRAZY?!” or “I could never do that…not in a million years….leave my family…my home…my stuff…all I know…no, I could never do that” or “You are insane!! China?!”. Those comments are so helpful. NOT! This is not something we entered into lightly and without thought. Why would we choose this on a whim? Anyone who knows my husband knows he is not exactly an impulsive guy. God has called us to do this, and we are confident in that. If it weren’t for that reassurance, this Mama wouldn’t be getting on the plane!