Dreamer:

         Tomorrow, I fly to New York City (wow did I really just say that) and I will leave from the United States a few days afterwards. I can’t believe I’ve made it this far, it seems so surreal. I’ve overcome so many obstacles, financially, mentally, and spiritually. But I can honestly say I finally feel ready. These last few days at home have been very bittersweet. My family has been so full of love and support. I will miss them so much but after all of goodbyes, hugs, and tears I feel ready! I'm at such peace about leaving and i'm confident in what i'm doing. As for my teammates 2 out of the 3 girls made the second deadline and they will be leaving with me. As for the one that didn't make it, she hasn't given up. She is planning on leaving in July and will be traveling to 11 other countries, and  impacting other parts of the world. Who knows, maybe God has something specific for her to do somewhere else. She will do great things for the kingdom and I'm so excited for her.
     This past week I received information about my first location, Costa Rica. I will be staying in the countryside town of Cipreses. Which is located about 30 miles east of the countries capitol city, San Jose and has a population of aprox 2,000 people. We will be working with an American group called Global Outreach International. Their focus is to glorify God by sharing His love and grace and making disciples of Jesus Christ. The group recently has been donating food, working with children, and holding incredible bible studies for the adults in town. They quoted one man after a bible study saying:

                  
“Thank you so much for coming and sharing the Bible with us!  If you had not come to share with us we would still live in darkness worshipping worthless idols!  God is so good!