4 Days Before Departure

It's four days before I leave, and I'm not sure that it has hit me yet. I know that I can't comprehend how long I really will be gone, 6 weeks is forever! I know for a fact that I will miss home and the United States, but I also know that at no time during my trip will I truly want to come home early. I think that being on the edge of a trip like this is like standing on the edge of a cliff. On a cliff there's the exhilaration and adventure that you feel while there, plus the subtle edge of fear to keep you careful. The same sort of thoughts have been going through my head for the past week, and will continue to do so until I leave. I'm not scared to go at all, just anxious and curious about what to expect. I have done nothing to compare this to, so I'll have to take what comes my way.

Mom is scared of course, but she is taking it very well. She knows that it is what I want to do and that I will be safe. I think Dad is similarly scared for me to some extent, but I know that he wishes me well and again knows that I will be safe. Jessie and Jared are somewhat apprehensive, I don't think that it has really hit them how soon I am leaving yet. I will really miss all of them while I am gone. I'm also going to miss all of my friends and the rest of my family. I'm going over too my Aunt Allison and Uncle Dave's tonight to see them before I head out. I hope that everyone keeps me in the loop by sending me emails, I will have access to them while away. I'm going to try to stay off Facebook so that I can concentrate on being in Morocco, but if you see me online on Skype feel free to call or message me. I know that this is going to be a great experience, and I can't wait for it to start!

Ma'a Salama