Zwei Wochen

And so, with only about 2 weeks left until my departure to Washington, D.C. (and shortly after that to Germany), I feel that an update is necessary. I am beginning to realize the little amount of time left until this adventure begins and yet, I still feel as if the magnitude of what is happening has not quite fully hit me yet.


Yesterday turned out to be truly amazing as I was able to meet with friends, family, and teachers for one final and official good-bye party. This moment was however somewhat bittersweet and I think it's the first time that I've come to realize how much I will really miss everyone here in the States. Up until now I was simply on an emotional high, too excited to really let the rest of my emotions catch up. After reading all the cards and notes left for me, I actually began to ask myself what I was getting into. Although I would never trade anything in the world for this opportunity that I'm about to embark on (nor could anything ever convince me to do so), I still believe I'm not fully prepared; mentally or emotionally. I guess that's the way the world tends to work though - we never are really ready for anything...but that doesn't mean Christ isn't there to help us through it!

As school awaits just around the corner (at least for those who are starting within the next couple of days), I also find myself scurrying around and finalizing that which still needs to be done. However, it has still been nice to be able to chat with those going to D.C. on the Congress Bundestag scholarship and realize that I'm not the only one who has been counting down for 50 days!

I've also had the pleasure to email back and forth with both my host families (the language camp - temporary and the permanent family). The two families seem very nice and I'm so excited to have the opportunity to meet them! I truly hope that I will be able to create very deep and wonderful relationships with them as my year continues on.

But before I leave for the evening, I would like to say a few thank yous to everyone: Thank you to those who have encouraged me throughout the years. Thank you to those who have given me their constant support. Thank you to those who have listened. And finally, thank you to those who have believed in me from day one that such an amazing opportunity was possible!


Viele liebe Grüße,

Danny