Are you nervous?

Three days. Actually, since today is almost over, we have 2 days until we will be boarding a plane for Amman.  As we chat with friends and family about our upcoming adventure, probably the question we are most frequently asked is- "Are you nervous?"

Of course we have some nervous feelings. We are after all, human. BUT, we are so excited about the adventure, the feelings of being nervous are overshadowed.  What I'm most nervous about is getting to Amman- a connection in New York, a 5 1/2 hour leg, a 12 1/2 hour leg, 8 suitcases, a road bike in a cargo case, a Chariot stroller, a backpack, an 8 year old, and a 2 year old.  Any ideas why I'm slightly nervous about our travels?

We have talked to so many people that are currently expats in Amman (both colleagues and from other professions), have visited Amman, or formerly lived in Amman. All of who, are excited for us and our upcoming adventure. This past weekend, I was able to chat with the other Special Educations Needs teacher I will be working with.  Joseph and I have conversed multiple times by email, but he is visiting family here in the states, so we were finally able to chat by phone.  It was great to talk with him, and we both already feel we will make a great team. It was great to discuss both the school we will be working at, as well as living in Amman. He answered a few of our lingering questions, shared that he is excited to get out on some rides with my husband, and increased our excitement for our move.

We are ready for the next chapter of our lives. I am sure there are going to be times of frustration (likely the first of which will be in the airport), and times of missing home.  But, the opportunities that await us will be worth it.  We will be world travelers. We already have plans to travel to Rome for our 10 year anniversary in December, and travel Europe for a month summer 2013. Our girls will be cultured and well-round.  We are, after all, giving them the world.  We will see and experience things that we thought would only ever be dreams.  AND best of all, we get to see and experience them together as a family.

We.are.ready.