almost there!

First, I hope everyone had a beautiful Christmas! So thankful for the gift of Christ and all that He has blessed me with year in and year out. Our Christmas was a bit different this year, in a few ways that saddened me but in many that brought me even more joy. God is good, and He continuously proves His goodness.
Secondly, my winter wardrobe is well on its way! My brother said, "I've never seen anyone get so many warm clothes for a San Diego Christmas!" haha, and I would have to agree! But, everyone knows whats going on and are more than happy to make sure that I don't completely freeze in the chilly Welsh weather! I only have a few more days left at the bakery and then my life will be consumed with hanging out with my beautiful friends and family and PACKING! making sure I have everything and not bringing too much... craziness.
Prayers for the next couple of weeks would be great and that I get a LOT of good family time before leave! Thanks all, love you!

love, emily

p.s. 17 days till departure!!

Weeks.... not months...

Yesterday, we had our final meeting with the professor here in Long Beach in charge of the exchange, which was fabulous and a huge upper from the 2 really hard finals I had just taken. We went over a lot of things about the trip and he gave us the letters we needed that confirm that we are in their country to study! He also went over with us where the grocery store is, what parts of Cardiff have what we need, and many places we should visit while we are there! It was a really great meeting and we got a lot of questions answered. I also have to attend a general study abroad meeting on Friday, put on by the study abroad office, so that should be good. Its coming up so fast and I can't wait! These next few weeks are going to FLY by. The fact that I am really leaving the country still hasn't really hit me yet, but its beginning to! Anyways, I still have a few more details to iron out, but, for the most part, all that's left is spending time with family and packing! So crazy. Prayers that things continue to go smoothly and that everything will be ironed out before I leave would be amazing! God is good, and is totally working through this exciting adventure :)

28 {DAYS}
crazy.
love, emily