Purpose in the Present

This is definitely my busier time at work with Interlink (and with my other jobs as well).  Not only am I thoroughly enjoying my work with Interlink, I feel like I have been very productive.  Some of my recent tasks have included:

• training and sending my first intern to Kazakhstan - from this side of the world
• finishing the delegation handbook (used to train delegates before they go to Kaz)
• submitting visa applications
• periodic preparation meetings with delegations
• meetings with delegation leaders
• preparing for ticket purchases and visa applications for summer delegates (about 25 people)
• helping re-develop an application process for those wanting to live in Kaz
• preparing for the return of interns and delegates

I still have days when I long for the day that I will be able to return to Kazakhstan.  My heart hurts sometimes when I think of the friends that I left behind.  Yet, at the same time, I am completely enjoying life here.  Each day I see how things in my past prepared me for this moment.  It is fun to see how each step in our lives has a purpose.  Sometimes I have to step back and remind myself that this stage in my life is not just a placeholder but is actually a specific stage that I have been brought to for a reason.  I have appreciated the reminder to see the purpose in the present these last couple weeks.