Departing Worries

I admit, I was filled with mixed emotions when I left Toronto. My time at home was truly blessed and I was able to recharge my batteries physically, emotionally and spiritually. I was a little anxious about this next assignment. I knew it would be filled with many more challenges than my assignment in Romania and I was lacking confidence and assurance that I would be able to meet and overcome these challenges but I was also filled with a sense that I was compelled to go to Hungary...that I would be disobeying God if I didn't. Then mixed in with that was the general anxiety about traveling. How interesting to be humbled by the airline associate at the check-in counter when I made a joke about whether my luggage would arrive the same time I did. "Have faith!" she said. How appropriate to be reminded of how and where to focus in this chaotic time.

My connection in London was rather tight and with the added security measures, I had to run from one gate to the other to make my flight but thankfully, I made it and I was thankful that my luggage did as well. I arrived in Budapest where one of my colleagues was waiting helped drive me to my flat. I had arrived. Thanks to God for His care and mercy.