I'm really leaving!

Big news...today I (finally) purchased my ticket for Santa Cruz! There was one seat open...so my travel agent jumped on it. I leave from Tulsa on July 23rd, at 1:30 pm. That will give me about ten days to get settled before I have to begin teacher in-services. So that is an awesome feeling...knowing that I really have a ticket makes it feel more like I'm really going.

I'm writing this from a hotel in Colorado Springs, where we're waiting for Matt to get finished with his debriefing session. He got back in to the States with no trouble...and all his luggage! =) We met the plane at DIA, and it was so good to see and talk to him again. It has been so long! Thanks for all your prayers. He's not sure what he wants to do next yet, other than sleep for a long time! =)

We'll be here in Colorado until Saturday, when we'll head back to Broken Arrow and I'll start packing! =)

86 Hours rocks!

I just got back to Broken Arrow after spending a week in Siloam. I got to attend 86 Hours summer camp with CCF's middle school youth group, and it was absolutely amazing. The teaching was incredibly challenging and thought provoking, and the worship was so moving. It was exactly what I needed to recharge my soul before setting off for Bolivia.

Here's an update on my progress...I'm in the midst of aquiring my plane ticket, not an easy task since most of the flights are already booked. Please pray that my travel agent will find a flight that still has an empty seat...and that isn't too expensive!

Please also pray for Matt as he begins his journey back to the States tomorrow. Pray for safe and smooth travel, and that all the luggage makes it!

URGENT REQUEST!

My contact at South American Mission informed me that although I'm close to receiving all my monthly support, I'm still about $200 a month short. Unless that support comes in very soon, I will have to postpone my departure date. So please pray that my support comes in!! If you have decided to give toward my monthly support, please send your pledge to South American Mission as soon as possible. If you need another coupon, please let me know and I will mail or email you.

Thanks to all of you for your prayers and support!

Getting close to departure

Well, the clock is ticking...I'm set to leave on July 11th, though I'm having trouble finding a ticket for that date. I'm making my packing lists and tying up loose ends. I'm in Siloam right now, saying last goodbyes, and will be attending 86 hours summer camp at JBU with my church's middle school Monday through Friday.

Sunday Mom, Dad and I will be driving to Colorado to pick up Matt (my brother) and attend his graduation from YWAM DTS. We'll spend a few days in Denver visiting friends, then drive back to Broken Arrow where I'll make my final preparations to leave!