Today I got my immunizations all taken care of from the travel clinic and on the drive home I began to realize just how real this whole thing is becoming. I remember back when I applied in February saying, “This whole thing is going to come quick”. But nothing prepared me for just how quick it really came. I struggled the whole time with not stressing out on how the heck I was supposed to fundraise fifteen-thousand dollars to get me to launch. On top of the fundraising I had to worry about all the stuff I would need.
But then my whole mentality and perception of what this trip was going to be, shifted dramatically and I was beginning to be blessed left and right. Whenever I posted, you guys would donate and help me along. When I had a deadline and I asked for help you would blow me out of the water and help me surpass that goal. God led me to a place of humility to ask for support and along with that, be willing to accept the help along the way. I had some close friends pay for my Pack and I had others who helped me share my blog. And others who donated I didn’t even know, and yet they commented on my blog and sent me personnel messages telling me just how awesome it is to have watched me grow up through my parents. That stuck with me because I had people I did not even know watching me grow up enough to want to help me along.
Now back to the trip. I leave for Georgia on the 7th of September to spend a night there with my parents before launch begins. That is next Thursday! Throughout my life there were many things I said I was going to do that came and went without me actually doing them. Life just kept going. But this trip, is very real and becoming kind of terrifying in a way. I am excited beyond all belief and cannot wait to go; But I am scared at the fact that this is the first really big thing that I’ve committed to that is really about to happen. I am beginning to say my goodbyes to those around me and there is a sense of peace in it. I know I am going to miss everyone but there is no sadness within me. I am excited for what is to come and I am ready for the challenges my team and I will face.
I want to thank each and every one of you that have shared my blog, have been praying for me and those of you who have supported me financially. I could not have made this happen without your help. I have written the names of everyone who has given financially in my notebook and I will be continuously praying for each and every one of you guys for the duration of my mission.
As of right now i am currently at $14,125 in donations!!!!! which means I am almost fully funded. The Photo Below is a current picture of the boxes that are Still available to adopt!! Each box is equal to a donation of that amount. That means box 28 can be adopted for a 28 dollar donation, and box 54 would be available for a 54 dollar donation. You can also adopt multiple boxes for the sum amount. So boxes 33 and 34 could be adopted for a 67 dollar donation.
Thank you again to all of those that Have donated!!!
