So, today is the big day. Today I leave for what will be, pardon the cliche, the adventure of a lifetime. Today I will meet Kim who I will be working with this summer, and I will say goodbye to my family for three months. Then, at 6:20pm, my airplane takes off.
It is hard to believe that I leave today. As I sit here at my computer, I look around and everything is familiar to me. The window beside me to my right, the dog looking outside the door to my left, the cars going down the street, the airplanes flying over my head (remember, I live next to the airport). The sounds, the smells, they are all familiar. It will be a quite a shock when I get to Lviv tomorrow afternoon.
I am nervous, I am excited, but I am not worried. Faith is a wonderful thing. It allows you to look at everything in the light of the Eternal. I can see that God has put me in this situation for a reason ordained from all eternity. I don't know how things will unfold, but I do know that it will be for good; for my good, and for the good of others. So, I am not at all worried. I am nervous though because I don't know how things will unfold, and because I will have to learn a new language, a new culture, and a new way of life. I am excited however for these same reasons. I will get to spend three months in Ukraine: how exciting is that! I will get to learn a new language, a new culture, and a new way of life. It helps that I have many contacts in Ukraine which probably will make everything go a little bit smoother. This I can attribute only to providence.
Most other Intercordians have already left, and some of them have even posted on their blogs. They have landed safely and are getting settled in. This brings me great comfort. Hopefully in the next few days I will write my first entry from Ukraine with a similar report.
I have two hours left at home until I head off to the airport, so I should do some last minute preparations.
Thank you all who have supported me, whether you have prayed for me, supported me financially, wished me kind words, or all of the above and more. Everything means a lot to me.
Good-bye Canada, see you in August! Hello Ukraine! Добрий день Україна!
Until next time,
Michael
About Me
- Michael Hayes
- I am a third year student at the University of Toronto-St. Michael's College doing a double major in philosophy and Christianity and culture. This summer I will go to Ukraine for three months to work with Faith and Light--an international community bringing together people with disabilities. This is an integral part of the Intercordia program in which I am enrolled. I will use this blog to record my progress. Intercordia is a registered charity. BN# 833547870RR0001
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