The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of organising, packing and anticipation. Its flown by and so here I am. My last night in Perth. My last sleep in this beautiful laid back city. I can’t believe it.

I have been exceedingly blessed. I am so taken back by the love and generosity of my friends and church family. Its more than I could of imagined. I have been so honored and I feel so honored to know them as well; honored to have them be a significant part of my life. I will miss them dearly.

I’ve been reflecting on my time here in Australia and at Sunset Coast and all I can think of is the word, grateful. I am so grateful. Grateful that I have been able to be a part of something so much bigger than myself. To have been able to serve God along side some of the most fantastic people. People who have taken time to know me, sow into me, grow and challenge me. I would not be who I am today without some of these people who encouraged me throughout the years and have never given up on me, even when I, myself, doubted. It’s been one crazy adventure together.

And I can see God through it all. He’s been there all through this journey with me from day one. I can see the pathways, the nooks and cranny’s He has led me through and I have come through on the other side of this city, different. Changed and immensely impacted. Not even being able to recognise myself anymore.

God has been so faithfully good to me. I have seen the outworking of his love and faithfulness ever so much more evident in my life in the last 9 months. Its been an emotional journey, many nights praying, seeking wise council, hoping and believing. And despite the odds God pulled through for me in the only way that God knows how, through the unexpected. I have kept believing, being expectant, walking through the doors that have opened before me… and He has made my way straight. He has sold my car, blessed me through others and enabled me to pay off all my debt with money to spare. For the first time in 8 years, I am debt free. I am walking into my new life, released.

As I packed the last of my belongings tonight, it hit me. I am leaving everything I’ve ever known and loved to pursue what I believe to be where God wants me to be. To do what I believe is right. There is a sense of expectancy in the air. There is a sense of destiny.

I am going there with my heart, my eyes and my hands wide open.

I have no idea what the future will hold once I board that plane, but I do know that as I hold tightly to His hand, everything will be O.K.

My heart feels like its going to burst, I am in absolute awe.

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