So, this is joy.

For those of you that haven't heard yet, my time at LeaderTreks ends August 15th at 11:50pm when I step off my flight at O'Hare. I've had a lot of time in the last couple of weeks to think about what this really means to be leaving the company that has facilitated a ton of growth in my life. There are a lot of mixed emotions. On the one hand I'm really sad to be leaving my work family that's been with me this last year, rejoicing and mourning together through a myriad of life events. On the other hand I'm incredibly excited to be starting the next chapter of my life at Capital University studying Art Therapy. Who doesn't love finally having a little direction, right? Anyway, I'm writing this entry on the back patio of the Ehorn's house (the absolute blessing of host parents that God so graciously put in my life that have been both supportive and encouraging the last two years). It's the perfect weather: sunny, with a light breeze and I thought to myself. Will I ever be as happy as I am in this moment right now? Everything seems perfect and I'm about to leave for the new "deep end" of Columbus, back into less than comfortable circumstances I'm sure. That thought was so fleeting I almost completely dismissed it completely. I can't do anything about securing my happiness in the future, but I have chosen to be joyful in all situations of my life. So here's to the things that are out of my control and to the things in the future that I can't see. May you worry about yourself and leave me to the profound happiness I have in this moment, remembering how good God is.