all aboard

so i realize the phrase "all aboard" is usually associated with trains, but i think we should bring it to the airport scene. it sounds so much more adventurous than "will passengers in group 3 please approach the lady who will scan your ticket and not smile at you". i would love to hear that the morning of august 23rd as i'm boarding a plane with a one-way ticket to hong kong. it is so neat to have an actual date and time to be boarding. it's not a far off hope, it's not just an idea, it's a real plane ticket. for those of you who have been praying alongside me: thank you, a million times over, thank you. the Lord has made himself so tangible through your encouraging words and cheerful giving. i'm honored to share this journey with you. as my days left in huntsville approach being single digits, i'm trying to soak in what reality will look like very soon and enjoy each day.