Honest thoughts about returning to Tanzania!

Where did the past 8 months go?  It went so fast I didn't even take the time to blog about it! So here is my attempt at restarting the blogging process with thoughts on returning back to Tanzania. 

In the past few weeks as I have processed returning to Tanzania for my next term of service these are some thoughts I have had...

I love what I do in Tanzania and I can't wait to get back to HOPAC and continue to do the work that God has called me to do there!
Do I have to get on the plane, I really don't want to leave?
I hate goodbyes!!!!
I am so excited to see my friends in Tanzania!
How am I ever going to get back into living in Tanzania...I don't want to deal with the bugs, heat, traffic, lack of electricity, and languague difficulties. 
I can't wait to live in one house and have all my stuff in one place again!
Is it really going to be 1 year till I get to see my family and friends in the States again? Why is it that 1 year seems so long to me and many others seemingly easily stay away for 2 to 4 years without coming back?  Maybe I am not a good enough missionary or committed enough to what I do? 
I can't wait to continue to help the students at HOPAC have as many opportunities to play sports as possible.
How can I continue to develop relationships with other schools through sports and share the love of Jesus with them? 
Will I ever feel settled in a place again or do I even want to? 

Yes these thoughts are all completely random things that have been running through my brain in the past few weeks.  The awesome thing is that through it all I know that I am going to serve exactly where God wants me to be.  I have a deep sense of peace about returning to Tanzania to teach at HOPAC.  I am so thankful that I have a God that can handle my doubts and questions.  I am so thankful that even though it might be harder than it has been in the past to step on the plane that God is going to be right there by my side.  I have learned that one reason it is so difficult to leave here is because I have amazing family and friends that have been such an encouragement to me. Thank you all who have made my stay here possible and so very enjoyable that it is difficult to leave.  Thank you for your continued support and prayers as I embark on the next part of the journey that God has for me.  I am so blessed to have so many people behind me and encouraging me to continue doing what God has called me to do.

Looking forward to having this view every morning again!