Preperation

So it's coming down to the last few days before I leave and I'm getting butterflies in my stomach. I've already left Lynchburg and am now in Yorktown congratulating my cousin on his graduation and counting down the last 55 hours of being in the States. There's so much to think about before I go with packing up and getting everything together and balancing out my suitcases so they don't weigh a ton! But there's also the mental preparation of leaving which, I think, is the most difficult for me right now. There's a lot of emotion going into this trip. There's the excitement of finally seeing my parents and brother after 1 1/2 long years! I miss them all so much! I can't wait to see Grahamstown, our house, my old room and to see our cat and dogs all of which I haven't seen for 2 1/2 years. But there's also the fact that I'm leaving Lynchburg and very close friends. I've lived in Lynchburg, including summers, for the last 2 years and it's starting to feel like home. I'm truly going to miss it and all my friends I'm leaving behind...even if it's only for 2 months (I'm an emotional person if you haven't figured that out yet).
Another thing that adds to the emotion is the fact that I would have graduated yesterday with so many of my friends, but didn't. Because I'm starting the Aviation Mechanics Training in January I have to stay an undergrad to use my scholarships. So yesterday I celebrated the end of my BS, but will not have my diploma or walk for another 2 years.
Please pray for me as I prepare for my trip over the great Atlantic!