Laundry, Man Vans, and Waffle House..

Dear Everyone,

It's finally here. For real. In a matter of hours I will finally begin my journey to Japan which God has brought together over the last 5 months in an amazing way. God has truly provided everything I have needed for the trip to happen since day one when I felt His leading back to Japan. Now for some details on what's gonna be happening over the next 24 hours..
Over the last couple hours I have finished all my laundry and have my REI 80 liter pack mostly full. Just a few toiletry items to squeeze in tomorrow after I get ready to leave. Currently, I am about to finish a presentation on the state of Georgia that I will be giving to some college students in Kyoto. Hopefully I can fit everything there is to know about Georgia on a powerpoint. We'll see.. That's about it for the rest of the day except for a farewell supper with all of my close friends in Athens at 7. Once that's over, I will come home and TRY and get to bed because tomorrow starts at 3:15 am. Key word is try..
You read correctly. I said 3:15 am. As soon as my alarm goes off I'll jump up, finish packing, and head to Waffle House for my last legit meal in America at 4 with the brothers. Once the time of eating and fellowship is over, we will have a prayer time for my trip and then only the bravest of the brothers will get in a mini van to take me to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Officially dubbed the Man Van on Mission it will feature: Phil, Cody, Eric, Kyle, and Nathan. Hopefully we can be off by 5 and I can be dropped off by 7. My flight leaves Atlanta at 945 and here's my flight schedule overall: ATL to LA to Honolulu. Fortunately, even though I have a 19 hour layover there, I have a hotel room to sleep in for the night. (Thanks and love you Mom and Dad!). After that, I fly out of Hawaii the next day into Japan and then take a taxi to the missionary family's house! Please pray for my travel as I make my way over to Japan. Pray that God would guide me by His Spirit and that I would have opportunities to serve and love with the heart of Jesus. Thank you for all your support and prayers. More updates as I have the chance..

Only By Grace,
CP