28 days and counting,  time is flying by, and I feel like I have accomplished very little. On the other hand I feel like there is not truly a lot to accomplish! Everything that I need to do can be done if I spend a full day in the city, and I  have yet to do that. My flights are arranged, and I will be heading out on January 1, yeppers I leave on New Years day! After what I am sure will be a long two days flying I will arrive in Entebbe, Uganda on January 3!! Whew, I am a little nervous about finding my way on my own in the airports but God will guide me of that I am sure.

In the last few weeks since coming home I have been working, trying to figure out how to do everything, and trying to get together with friends while I am home. So far the last is by far the hardest!  Between my work schedule and all the things they do arranging time to get together is not easy, much to my  disappointment. However slowly but surely I have been able to connect with a few people and the time spent with them has been so amazing! I am coming to realise  that once you complete high school there will be people that you lose contact with as life takes you on separate paths, and your role in the lives of those you stay close with will change, but with a little extra effort you can stay close.

For the last five days I have been spending time in Lethbridge area with my big sister and her family. I had not seen my little niece since July and I am shocked at how much she has grown and changed in the last few months. Last time I saw her she was a still a baby, now she is a little girl who is learning to walk and talk! At the risk of sounding old, they grow up way to fast! It was a wonderful five days though. On Sunday afternoon Natalie and I preformed together as the " background ambiance" for a ladies high tea. I am generally not comfortable playing in front of anyone but it was a ton of fun to be able to do this with my sister.  I have been incredibly blessed in so many areas and family tops that list.  Though I am so excited to be going to Africa the thought of being so far from my family for six months is both scary and sad. All the nieces and nephews will be so different when I get home.

On a down note, yesterday I had a dentist appointment in Calgary and learned that tomorrow I will be having my wisdom teeth taken out. I am terrified of going to the dentist at the best of times so this is not going to be the highlight of my week. Prayers for the surgery and a quick recovery time will be greatly appreciated. My sister has made me promise to take a few pictures of my chipmunk face so that will hopefully be some comic relief.  For today though I am trying to get things done around the house and listening to Christmas music while I pretend that tomorrow does not exist. Only 20 days until Christmas and I can't wait!