Farewell for now...

Odd isn't it? You really don't miss anything until it's gone and out of your possession. Today, my brain connected the dots that today was the first of many lasts before I leave for Taiwan. Today was my last Sunday, my last day at Champions Forest Baptist Church, my last day talking with my 3rd graders in Sunday school, my last chicken katsu meal, and the first of many lasts. I didn't realize how hard it was to say goodbye. But you know, I'm more excited about what's to come. But when you have 6 days of thinking and preparing to leave the country, it's easy to forget the big picture. And the big picture is... I will be living in Taiwan as an ambassador for the U.S., building bridges and forming relationships with people in Taiwan to better make peace between our countries and with other exchange students. I will be completely immersed in the Taiwan culture, learning its jargon and studying their customs. No book could ever prepare me for this new life in Taiwan. So while I may be saying goodbye to many things, it's all just a simple farewell. And hello Taiwan, where many a firsts are about to begin. :D