We're on the verge of a miracle...

(The Antrim Coast near Ballycastle)
It's Monday, and we leave on Thursday. Can it be true? Tyler and I were talking just yesterday reflecting on the decisions and visions that led us to this place (he is also leaving on Thursday to volunteer for a month at a Young Life camp in New York). I have forgotten the exact moment when we thought "Gee, going to Northern Ireland for a month seems like a great idea!". Don't get me wrong, I still think it's amazing, but reality is setting in. We have no idea what we're getting ourselves into.

Last night Luong was sharing his selfish dream of sitting in a place by himself for three months... just him, a ton of Chinese food, a golf course, and all the Orange County Choppers he can stand to watch! Did I mention he's an introvert? I felt so guilty... Because I realized, I am living out my selfish dream by going on this journey. I guess next summer I owe him some space :-).

When I face the realities that this journey holds, I keep repeating this prayer over and over again. "God prepare us; protect us; provide for us. And may we be a blessing to each other and everyone we meet. Amen." Please pray that prayer with us, every day if you can!

We leave Columbus on Thursday night around 7:00. We have a quick flight to Toronto, then the jump across the pond directly to Dublin. We will arrive there early Friday morning, catch a bus to Belfast and meet up with a ride to Corrymeela Friday evening. We should be there around 3 PM EST on Friday. We'll post when we get a chance. Hopefully this weekend.

We will have WIRELESS at the center and my dad is lending us his laptop, so feel free to email and we should be able to get back to you all fairly quickly.

God bless and have a great holiday!
Lisa and Luong