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.