On My Way

I woke up this morning feeling a combination of excitement and fear.  There has been so much building up to this day and it's pretty relieving to finally be sitting here waiting for my FIRST flight to Charlotte.  It is very bitter sweet that I get to go do something I love but at the same time say goodbye to all of the people who are closest to me for awhile.  The coolest thing to me is that my family and friends know that this is something I have to do.  The support I've gotten my whole life and especially this last week and a half has been incredible.

So it's finally time for me to go and make everyone proud.  I desperately want my Missouri Western family to know how much they mean to me.  Being there helped me become a better person and I think prepared me for this next adventure in ways I'm probably not aware of yet.  Bet they never thought there would be a Griff fan in Bulgaria!!

Now I'm sitting here in between my mom and Dad just soaking up the last few minutes with them before I'm gone for awhile.  But just a warning to St. Joe they will be attending most if not all basketball games and most if not all football games.

I already miss everyone and am excited to share good and maybe even any bad experiences I encounter in Haskovo, Bulgaria!!

Jessica Koch