It's hard to believe that my planned departure date is in less than a week! Please be praying for everything to be worked out for my Nigerien visa to be processed and returned to Lima in time for my flight on the 6th. I won't be able to leave on that date if my visa isn't returned, and the process is taking longer than we had hoped, but God can do anything! He can get my visa here on time if He wills it!
I'm becoming more and more excited as my departure time comes closer. My bedroom is a disaster because of packing, and I started taking my malaria medication today. It's finally becoming reality that I will be gone; living in a different country than my parents, family, and friends. God remains in control even when goodbyes get hard, and I know that He will guide my steps the whole way.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
It's official! As if it wasn't official before... I am going to Niger! Last Friday I was able to purchase the tickets for my flights to Amsterdam, Paris, and ultimately Niamey! I will be leaving on August 6th. I am at 97% committed support, which God has been awesome to provide!
Last month I flew to Charlotte, NC on my first solo international flight. Training at SIM USA went well and I was able to meet some other short-termers who were also headed to Galmi or to other countries in Africa and Asia. I was also blessed to stay with the Linsz family for my remaining days in Charlotte, where they took me in as part of their family and drove me around to the places I needed to go (disadvantage of being an MK... I probably won't get my license till I'm 20).
The past few weeks our house has been absolutely full of people visiting and I have enjoyed all the excitement. I'm realizing how short my last 3 weeks in Perú are going to seem but I'm glad I've been able to spend this time with so many great people. I'm very excited to finally go to Niger and meet all of the people I have been corresponding with. Prayers are appreciated as I finish raising support and things are wrapping up and as I begin my transition from Lima to Galmi.
Last month I flew to Charlotte, NC on my first solo international flight. Training at SIM USA went well and I was able to meet some other short-termers who were also headed to Galmi or to other countries in Africa and Asia. I was also blessed to stay with the Linsz family for my remaining days in Charlotte, where they took me in as part of their family and drove me around to the places I needed to go (disadvantage of being an MK... I probably won't get my license till I'm 20).
The past few weeks our house has been absolutely full of people visiting and I have enjoyed all the excitement. I'm realizing how short my last 3 weeks in Perú are going to seem but I'm glad I've been able to spend this time with so many great people. I'm very excited to finally go to Niger and meet all of the people I have been corresponding with. Prayers are appreciated as I finish raising support and things are wrapping up and as I begin my transition from Lima to Galmi.
Some of the other STAs headed to Malawi, Niger, and Kenya.
The Linsz boys and I.
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