Mixed emotions

There is just one week left until I leave for Mexico. This will be my second trip to the orphanage that our church supports. I am so excited to go back and see the kids and the sights. I am also excited for the food. But lately my afacebook has been flooded with pictures and memories from my first trip 4 years ago. And these posts are bringing back some sadness. I think just because I know how it will feel coming back to the states. I know it will hurt to leave the kids again. There is also a lot of nervousness as the trip gets closer. I’m nervous to leave my wife and kids for a week, I’m nervous to leave work for a week, and I’m nervous that I won’t be able to help to my full potential while I am there. I know most of my concerns aren’t something I need to be scared about. I know my family will be fine without me for a week, I know I don’t have anything to worry about with work, and I know that once I am down there my heart will want to give everything I have and then some.