What once seemed like an impossible goal has been reached! Thanks to all of you who bought t-shirts, attended fundraising events, downloaded songs, and made donations toward this once-in-a-lifetime trip. I am now fully funded! Your support is invaluable. I have been blown away by the encouragement I've received from so many of you.

While this trip has had its fair share of ups and downs, I wouldn't have it any other way. I am certain that I'm right where I'm supposed to be for such a time as this and it took your partnership and prayers to get me here. Thank you so much. 

Please keep in touch! I won't be home until December and would love to get updates from America. Send news, poems, jokes, photos, whatever. I can't wait to hear from you!