It is at their feet that I find myself.

Just read an email from my community mate, Jo, with responses to an annoying amount of questions I asked about what to bring and other necessities. The fact that I'm leaving soon (six weeks from today!) is becoming very, very real. I'm starting to feel the nervousness deep in my stomach when someone asks, 'So, when do you ship off?' and I have to answer honestly with such a small number of weeks left. At the same time, it has been wonderful that so many people are so excited for me, want to be kept on an email list, want to take me out for one last meal, want to offer their blessings, etc. I am so lucky to have such a large group of people who care about me -- and preparing for this experience has helped me to truly recognize and cherish that. I'll revisit as my ETD draws closer...