squalls.

The weather in Boone right now is horrendous. The "squalls" as Ray says, are out of control. There are moments when I can't see out the window. White describes this whole day. However, being confined to this apartment I have contemplated a lot. I leave for Africa in less than two weeks. More and more everyday I get a little more frightened. Never being out of the country or on a plane, the seventeen hour flight is going to be an event to say the least. But the one thing that keeps me positive is my constant reminder that God is in control. Another thing that has clouded my mind today has been Christmas. A holiday of chaos and stress. However, I enjoy the time as if I were a kid. I try not to let things get to me the way they do most people. People always say "don't forget the reason for the season." Although true, I never forgot the reason for all the seasons. Christmas gets a little more special every year. Growing up I have learned to appreciate the people around me. I can't wait for the 25th. The wind is at about 35 mph right now and i feel all of my plans for the break are somewhat out of reach at this point. How in the world am i going to get out of this snow globe?