So I have to be really honest with y'all.  I never thought that I would find myself going to Africa.  I know, I'm one of THOSE people.  But, guess what? I'm going and I can't stinkin' wait.  It is amazing for me to sit back and to see how God led everything up for this trip, for this momment, for the jump of just going!  I'm a soon to be graduate from college (in 2 days!!!) and the "what am I doing next" question had been plagueing me for about...hmmm...6 or 7 months until a friend of mine told me about AIM and her trip she's going on with them this summer.  So, while I was at work and had some free time...I thought I'd check it out.  I began reading about this trip to Africa and couldn't hardly contain myself. So, in one sitting, I applied and a week and a half later I was interviewed and accepted!  I think this was the first option that I didnt even really think about, I just did it! And now I am on my way to Jeffreys Bay, South Africa.  It just gets me so excited when I think about it. 

  God has taught me SO much already through all of this.  With this trip, God has already begun working everything out.  Its times like these where I sit back and see the Hand of God moving in everyday life, and question why other times I just miss it and assume He's not working in the small details.  I'm so thankful for these times to remind myself that He really does move and work in EVERYTHING. He has our next step for us as long as we are willing to follow.  With graduating, to be honest, I didn't really care where I was to go next.  If it was corporate America, cool.  If it was mission, fabulous.  If it was working for a non-profit something or another, wonderful.  I just desperately wanted to be where God wanted me.  I feel like it was a long drawn out process that I was getting very frustrated with because I have always had a plan, and I like to know details.  However, I am very glad that God waited.  He taught me patience, and I'm so glad I listened because I could have missed this.  I could have missed knowing that I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be:)

  My team: I'm praying for y'all and can't wait to meet you!!! Have a wonderfuly day!!!!