Bittersweet.

I have 3 weeks left in this paradise and nothing has ever felt so incredibly bittersweet. Although I am physically exhausted and ready to go home see my family, my cute little pup and SLEEP FOREVER, I know my heart will be longing to come back here for the rest of my life. The fact that 11 months have gone by completely blows my mind. On the one hand it feels like only a few weeks ago but at the same time LIFETIMES ago. I have really grown and changed so much that I can barely recognize the me that arrived in Telaviv aiport last June. What a year of unexpected gifts it has been! Although I have truly been challenged and tested and had some VERY low lows, I also experienced moments of such intense and unexplainable joy and happiness that I cant even imagine ever being able to feel again. It also amazes me that during this year of service, I met my future husband (so weird to say out loud!) when we were both living in Akko. Since November, 7 months ago, I have spent almost every day with this wonderful man and I am just left feeling so incredibly thankful and grateful. Too many blessings. 

Michel will be here until November, which means several months of being without him which I am not looking so forward to. The goodbyes will be hard but I am definitely looking forward to all the exciting new chapters of my life!