San Diego for Starters

So I know I was only intending on blogging once weekly, but I think this week might be a few more. The anticipation and anxiety are getting to that uncontainable point.
We drove down from Sac today--drive was a lot shorter than it had seemed when I was younger (not complaining ;])--and are staying at a favorite family vaca spot, San Diego, for two nights. It's quite comforting to start this journey with a familiar destination before an unfamiliar, accompanied by a known language before an unknown.
I finished the book Captivating, by John & Stasi Eldredge, on the way here--I strongly recommend it, ladies (+ maybe gentlemen)--and what better way to be introduced by God into this new mission (pun not originally intended) than to be reassured by Him of my worth, purpose, and how much He's in love with me. Wow! Talk about a doubt damper!
I mean, honestly, when people ask me, "So, like, how are you feeling about the whole 'going to Mexico for a year' thing? Are you excited? Nervous?" in the back of my mind I'm thinking, "I'm scared turdless, is how I'm feeling!"
It's like jumping off a cliff--and I would know, I did it two weeks ago! You have doubts, second thoughts the whole climb up the rock; at any point you can turn back, but you don't. You've reached the peak and the edge, take a gulp, and then you leap. Oh, but that leap! In that leap you can only have faith. There is nothing you can do to save your own life--you are a 100% in God's hands. That's the rush I'm getting this week--that leap of faith; I love it. I love that we can serve such a trustworthy, compassionate God. That even in our most vulnerable states, He is there make sure we make it all the way down to the water great--and find joy along the way! How great is our God!
Tonight I enjoyed a well-needed Boardwalk stroll with my folks followed by delectable fish tacos--the rolling waves and sandy beaches are always a plus. ;)