Well the time is almost here, September 8^th is
just around the corner. I cannot wait to
begin this journey God has set up for me. I am receiving some last minute support and let me tell you, God has
blessed me more than I could ever imagine. I have been doing some shopping and getting ready for the final stage of
packing before I leave Maryland and head to Atlanta to meet my team
members and leaders. Once I actually
start putting stuff in my bags, I will probably find that I have way more than
I can take, but I will cross that bridge next week! I will spend one week in Gainesville,
Georgia going through
training camp and then the 15^th we head out for Africa. We will arrive in South Africa on September 16^th
and will head to our houses to get settled in. 

I want to encourage everyone who has been praying for me and
my team to continue to do so. With everyone
coming from different parts of the country it will be very easy for Satan to
slip his hand in somewhere and try to discourage or prevent some of us from
reaching our destination. Please pray
that God's hand will be over our whole team and that everything goes according
to AIM's plan. Also pray that we are so
in tune with our relationship to God, that Satan doesn't even have an
opportunity to step in and place any stumbling blocks in our paths. I am sure there will be many difficult times
ahead for us, and I pray that we will be faithful and always turn to God, in
happiness and in sorrow. 

Again thank you everyone for the many wonderful ways in
which each of you have blessed and encouraged me.