the countdown has started

In less than a week I can officially say that I am in Argentina! This has been something that I have eagerly been awaiting for many months. One of my best friends, Hannah, is already in Ghana doing the same medical internship through Projects Abroad. Although I am slightly jealous she is already there, I love spending Christmas with my family. During this time I am always reminded how blessed I am to have a family that loves and supports me. (Thanks mom and dad if your reading this!) Although it seems a little daunting to be traveling across the equator by myself and living with people who I do not know and do not speak english, but I am fully confident in the plans the Lord has for me while I am there. Lately I have been constantly been reminded of this verse from Jeremiah 29:11.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

MDBIL Checklist (must do before i leave):

-Christmas shopping (ehh getting there)

-buy scrubs (done and done)

-review my medical terminology book (its a work in progress)

-spend time with my family and friends (never something that could be checked off)

-craft? (maybe...if im up to the challenge)

-pack (who are we kidding. that won't be done until the night before!)

*I have started reading "Heaven is for Real," but the Spanish version, "El cielo es real." Although I have only read 2 chapters, it has already sucked me in. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for something GREAT to read over the holidays!

hasta pronto!