travels and tuk-tuks

Well, friends.

I made it. 

Those three words seemed impossible a few weeks ago, sitting cross-legged on the floor of my duplex, two months worth of clothes and medicine and toiletries sprawled out around me. 

Those words seemed impossible as I asked myself over and over again in a terrified whisper "Sarah Lynnae, what have you gotten yourself in to this time?" 

Those words seemed impossible as I clung tightly to loved ones, clenching my eyes shut to avoid tears, and choking out goodbyes. 

Despite all of that and more, I made it. 

And for the next two months, I will continue to make it, each and every day because of you: you who have pledged support, who have prayed for me, who have believed in me. It is with a very humbled and grateful heart that I say to you "THANK YOU!"

Even though I've only been here a few days, I have already felt a quiet confirmation that this is where I am supposed to be. I was quite confident four months ago that this is where God wanted me this summer, but as the day to leave drew closer, my confidence wavered. 

Yet as I stepped out of the airport after 26 hours of traveling, smelly, tired and hot as I was, and into the muggy Cambodian night, I smiled to myself, overcome with the adventure and excitement of it all. And when I met the "Daughters" I knew without a shadow of a doubt that I had been designed for this.  

I am very appreciative for the skill set that I have developed which has proved useful in traveling. For instance, I am relaxed enough to be OK without knowing the plan for the day, but I am uptight enough to always have a good sense of where I am, who I am surrounded by, what is appropriate social behavior, and how to blend in well. It's a delicate balance, but I'm getting my fair share of practice with this each and every day. 

From here on out, it is my goal to post twice a week. But now, it's lunch time at The Green Mango. You'll have to take my word for it: the food here is amazing! 

Until next time, 

Sarah

Oh, P.S. tuk-tuks are the preferred mode of transportation around here and I love them. That's all.