Preface

Today is the day. It's early in the morning and I should probably go to sleep, but I know I won't have the chance to write a first-day-of-trip post tomorrow, so I've decided to do it before going to sleep.

Over the past few days I've been up to my forehead in things to do, whether it be buying last minute items or spending my last moments here with my friends, and unfortunately it has left little time for thought.a

When I was packing my pannier bags with my supplies today it struck me all at once. I've been struggling in my head with the spectrum of emotions which accompany leaving a place and people you love, and it's left me feeling a little overwhelmed. A few days ago I decided that I'll be returning to Charleston sometime this fall and that's lifted some of the burden. Unfortunately it's difficult to leave friends behind for any amount of time. I've met some people here who've truly had a profound affect on my life and I know that it's still too early to say goodbye to this place indefinitely.

So I'll leave a few hours after the sun rises and set off into the beginnings of this journey. I hope what unfolds will give me a new perspective on the world and a view of what God has set in front of me. There's no better way to learn about something then to go out and be a part of it.

I'll probably be giving you an update in a few days when I reach Greenville. Until then please keep me in your prayers and I'll see you later I guess. Also, pray for my parents while you're at it.