This is REAL!

Two major obstacles were overcome today on the journey to New Zealand.

1)  I received my Work Visa!  It came back RIDICULOUSLY fast--this is totally a Jesus thing!  Thank you all who have prayed.

2)  My NZ roommate, Jessica, and I officially found a house to rent in Auckland!  It's way nice for being within our budget and perfectly located for both of our commutes!

Today, I was driving around working on faxing some paperwork to Global Partners, weighing packed bags to make sure they weren't too heavy for airline regulations, etc., when it hit me.  This is REAL!  I'm ACTUALLY going to New Zealand for two years to do the ministry my heart has been designed for by God!  I can't even express the surreal nature of this revelation.  There's so much to do over the next few days--packing, cleaning house, putting things in storage, cleaning out my car to sell, booking flights... It's crazy and overwhelming and exciting and REAL!  I should know an exact departure date over the next couple days--my thoughts are that I will be in NZ around Feb. 1st.  I am in awe and majorly processing that this actually going to happen!  Praise Jesus!!!!!!