so i've never had a blog before (which is probably a good thing for all involved), but since i'm journeying across the world to start a new chapter, i figured now's the time :). i have 2 days until i leave for gaborone, botswana to work in a pediatric AIDS clinic where i will be working for the next year. on this side of the plane ride i'm a mix of emotions - excited to go but sad to leave, nervous about being a "real" doctor, overwhelmed by all that will face me...the list goes on. but at the end of the day, i know it's where i'm supposed to be. God is good and he will be glorified in botswana, no matter how inadequate i may be...."but he said to me, 'my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' therefore i will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." (2 Cor 12:9)
i pray that on the other side of the plane ride awaits challenge, growth, adventure, new relationships, a sense of peace....and of course, a lot of fun :)
