I can't believe that this is my final week in Nebraska before I leave for my trip! I'll be working (by the way, quick note of praise to God for my summer job,) up through Thursday, and then Friday I'll be leaving for my dad's! He'll be working on my car while its driver is across seas. :)
Tuesday, May 22nd, I fly out of Omaha airport! My group leader has been very kind and has sent me e-mails with reminders, as well as a nice little postcard to let me know how excited she is to go!
At this point, I'm getting kind of nervous! I've never flown overseas before!! The longest that I've ever flown was from Omaha, Nebraska to Orlando, Florida, and I think that took all of three to five hours. At any rate, my flight from Minneapolis to Amsterdam is almost eight and half hours! Whoosta!! My flight duration on the way over is right around thirteen hours, and I believe it's the same coming back.
I have to continuously thank my church as I write these posts, because I have an amazing congregation, full of a wonderful collection of God's people. Today I was commissioned for my trip, and my sister and I were able to perform the song "You Are My King" (by the Newsboys) for my final service at home before I leave. On top of that, I am still receiving generous monetary donations, even in my final week at home. God's goodness, mercy, and generosity that is shown through his children has really left me speechless, and I will never be able to express the gratitude that I feel for all that has been given to me. This trip would not have been possible without the help of the people around me, and I thank them.
When I finish up this post, I think I'll start packing! Such a daunting task!!! I have to make sure that I don't have too much liquid, and that I have enough clothes, but that I stay under the weight limit, and that I have enough time-passers for my flight, and that I take the right notebooks to record my trips in, and that I don't forget my camera, etc., etc. So yeah, I'm starting to stress about it now! But all things into the hand of God, and everything will be fine. After all, I've gotten this far!! :D
I thank you all again for your support, your prayers, and all that you do for me, both in my overseas adventures and in my every day life. I can't wait to tell you all about my amazing opportunity! TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!!
Blessings in all that you do!
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