I'm going to Ghana!!

I never thought I'd be going to Africa! I have never been on an airplane, and didn't plan on ever getting near one. I guess God has another plan for me. In three months from today I will be getting on an airplane headed for Ghana (well, one layover, then straight to Ghana). I am excited and scared, luckily I find comfort in the Lord.

I have been reading as much as I can about Ghana, and preparing to get the rest of my immunizations. I haven't been able to get as much studying done as I had hoped; teaching takes up a lot of time! But, I can feel God at work in my life already.

This missions trip is being sponsored by my home church- Grace Bible Church in Adell, Wisconsin. Ruth (my mother-in-law) were the only team members going to Ghana this August- we were nervous, but we prayed hard and trusted God to provide us with a team leader. (Did I mention neither of us has ever flown before!) God is faithful! He not only provided us a team leader- he provided us with a team leader who has been to the exact place we are going! He has worked with Brian and Debbie (the missionaries we will be working with) and knows what we need to do. Jim is an answer to our prayers! He has been able to help us with everything!! He even purchased our tickets so we didn't have to figure that out.

So, our passports are here, our tickets and insurance are purchased, and we've begun getting our immunizations. I guess that means we are going. And no, there is no way I will change my mind. I'm committed to this because I know it is what God wants me to do!

Today I learned our missions trip is 75% funded! That is wonderful! Thank you to all who have given! And, thank you to all who continue to pray for us! Without you this would never be possible.