1. Denial
As preparation begins but the reality is still too far out, the prospect of moving to another country falls onto the back burner where "I don't have time to think about that right now..."
2. Excitement
Anticipation builds as the big day gets closer and reminders become more frequent. It is time to begin planning what I will do when I arrive. How will I spend my time? What do I want to taste and see and do?
3. Logistics
Paperwork and planning and packing... three of the many things that must be done but which are not nearly as fun as daydreaming.
4. Panic
I can't possibly do this...
5. Peace
God is in control of this whole fiasco, so I will trust that He is in control and knows what He's doing.
This will all work out somehow.
6. Butterflies
They're not a bad thing, they just won't go away...
7. Adventure
... ... ...
Here I come.
So true.
ReplyDeleteStep 8. The co-mingled unbridled excitement of finally arriving and the sheer "I'm going to fall dead asleep right here right now" exhaustion that comes from having not slept and dragging around copious amounts of luggage.
Step 9. (at least in my case) Wake up in the middle of the night severely disoriented, jet lagged, and clueless as to actual location then proceed to move furniture across new bedroom in attempt to escape before fully waking up.
ReplyDeleteI agree with step 8 definitely. Your step 9 is priceless, although I did not move any furniture in panicked sleep... (I will concur with the disorientation, though.
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