Leaving for Africa Tomorrow

Tomorrow is the day! After preparing for over a year for this great journey, or Safari as it is called in Swahili, the time has finally come. I leave tomorrow from Omaha at 1:40 pm, fly to Detroit, arrive at 4:40 pm, then leave for Amsterdam at 5:40 pm. Arrive in Amsterdam at 7:3o am then board my final plane at 11:00am and arrive in Kilimanjaro at 8:25 pm:) Hopefully everything will go smoothly. I have been told that two sisters from the orphanage and my new friend Farryl will be picking me up from the airport and we will begin our journey to the orphanage in Machame. On September 3rd I have the privilege to go with Farryl and some others to Arusha National Park, we are taking the 3 and 4 year olds for a visit! Other than that I have no idea what my adventure has in store for me, and I couldn't be more excited.

I am more excited than nervous. I am very ready to arrive in Africa and begin serving. I cannot wait to see what the Lord has in store for me. I know that I am going to be changed forever and my heart is going to be stretched in ways unimaginable.

I will keep all of your posted as this journey unfolds:) Thank you for your prayers and encouragement. As soon as I have internet access in Africa I will update you all. Until then take care and remember that Jesus loves you.

One month before I leave!

Well, only one month before I leave for Africa! It still feels very surreal to me. I think once I am on the plane it will finally start to sink in. I thought I would fill you all in about the details of my trip. As much as I know that is. The orphanage that I will be staying at is located at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The orphanage is home to about 60(I could be wrong) birth to age three little ones. I will be living with the sisters in their headquarters at the orphanage, and eating my meals there. I am so excite to see what God has in store for me there. While I am in Africa I hope to go on a Safari, and maybe some other adventures as well. Thank you for your support and prayers. Stay tuned......