THE FIRST OF MANY

I am starting a new blog. "Stark Life" the title of my blog is just what is sounds like...Stark (me, my middle name) and my life. I want to share it with you through words, prayers, thoughts and my favorite...photos! As many of you know I will be in Northern Ireland for the next 6 months. So for all of you in the States (and those who are not in the States), this is way of checking up on me and seeing what I'm up to. Please leave comments or shoot me an email. I always love to hear how people are doing.
So for my first post before I leave which happens to be this Friday, I wanted to post some photos of all the packing I've been doing. So much fun! NOT! I would so much appreciate all of your prayers (and for those of you already praying, THANK YOU!) as I head of to Northern Ireland on Friday. Pray that all the flights would go smoothley and that I would make my connection in Newark and also that I could get through Customs without any problems. Thanks you so much and take care! SDG

OH the joys of packing

All my stuff for 6 months...crazy! Yes I can fit in my own duffle bag...

My bro has been trying to convince me to let him come with