The beginning of our adventure

There is a feeling so surreal as I sit here in my seat next to the man I love as we begin our flight to Geneva. We have been preparing for this new adventure for the past 3 months acquiring visas, getting the house ready, making plans for the people who will be available to help Bill and for the people staying in our home. I am not sure what emotion describes my feelings today because there have been many that jumble together and they change by the minute. I am so excited for this amazing opportunity, blown away by the generosity of family and friends who are taking care of things while I am away, so thankful as I have seen God's hand orchestrate all the details to get to this point. I have to admit there are times when I must turn my hands palms up to ask again for God's peace to fill me. I sense His Presence and hear his voice remind me to let go and trust Him. I relax and choose to praise instead of worry.

We arrive in Geneva early Sunday morning after a few minor delays and small bumps along the way. My luggage decided to fly to Chicago and will join me in Geneva tomorrow. Thankfully Doug's luggage is here as he starts work tomorrow. We fill out a missing luggage report, rent our car, find our apartment, meet with our landlord, and check out our new surroundings. Grocery stores are closed on Sunday's so after shopping at the street market for lunch and dinner we go exploring. First up is learning how to get to the P & G Business Center. We walk there and learn about our neighborhood at the same time. We decide to drive to the jet du eau at Lake Geneva and walk around a bit. It is a lovely area with a beach, sailboats, small cruise ships, and a park. I am looking forward to the weather being a bit warmer as it is about 50 degrees today. We finish our day with some unpacking and reading before getting to bed at 9:30 pm. Friday night's sleep seems like a distant memory. Tomorrow I will walk with Doug on his way to work then learn about the public transportation system, grocery shopping, and reunite with my luggage. 

We are settling in and look forward to our new adventure.