time for africa

I'm writing this blogpost with a little over 24 hours left in Chicago. Bittersweet seems to be the best way to describe this moment. To think that the next update you get from me will be sent from Uganda (or possibly London) is a bit surreal, but oh-so exciting!

I don't have the words to thank you all so much for your support. The past 10 months (of planning and preparing) have been humbling and incredible. You all have done so much for me and this trip.. your giving, your praying, your encouragement. I will never be able to adequately thank you. 

Over the past almost-year, I have watched God provide $2,000 in one week. And I have felt His perfect peace in the midst of heartbreak and fears. Ekisa emailed this week, asking if a volunteer would be willing to bring an extra bag filled with supplies, and a check 'just happened' to come in the mail the day before, and covers that cost completely. There's not enough space -or time- to list out all the ways He has been faithful, both in the seemingly big and small. I don't know what God has planned for Uganda. But I do know He has been faithful up until this point, and will continue to be. He is good, so good, no matter what happens or is going on around us. And His constant grace will be enough, always enough.

With about 24 hours left in Chicago, I am nervous for all the unknowns, sad to say goodbye, and excited to think of the adventure ahead. Thank you for coming along on this journey with me, for holding me close in your thoughts and prayers, and for encouraging and supporting me. 

And now, it's time for Africa :)