Undiscovered Mystery

As I am set to leave for South Africa on September 26th, I wanted to give an update about my preparations. I have purchased a round-trip plane ticket and have sent my paperwork to the South African Consulate to obtain a visa for voluntary and charitable causes. I am slightly nervous as I wait to see if I can obtain the visa. Please send prayers and good thoughts to the South African Consulate as they make their decision. I am currently spending a little time in Austin with friends before driving to Quenemo, Kansas to see my parents and then to Washington, D.C. to visit my sister before I depart for South Africa.

As we speak I am printing and sending out my letters of support for financial contributions. Thank you so much to everyone who has already donated and made this trip financially possible for me! If you would like for me to send you a letter of support, feel free to e-mail me your mailing address. I am overcome with appreciation for the encouragement, love, and generosity given to me thus far. My co-worker recently wrote this note in a card to me:

"Blessings as you travel forward to undiscovered mystery..."

While South Africa is truly an undiscovered mystery to me, it is more and more apparent every day how incredibly blessed I am in this process. From generous financial contributions to moving my furniture out of my apartment to simple well wishes, I am blown away by the support I have experienced. Thank you once again and I can't wait to tell you more about this new adventure as it unfolds.