A-frican Out!

For those confused by the title....if you pronounce it the way it spelt, it sounds like I freaking out.

Which I am...freaking out of excited!!!!


So the other day we finally received the email, we (the team) had been waiting on, our travel itinerary! When we got the news we were going on this missions trip, we were told we would be from June 1st-July 29th. I was assuming that we would leave on June 1st, and to my surprise, when I got our itinerary, the departure date said May 30th! Thats two whole days then what I planned for, but I'm actually glad that we are leaving earlier. For those of you who know me, you also know that I will be turning 20 on May 30th. This possibly could be the best present I've ever had: leaving my comfortable life here to go and do God's work. How awesome! I wish you all could feel the feelings I have right now! I can't wait!!!

Anyways, heres a breakdown of my itinerary:

May 30th: Leave from Charlotte 
May 30th: Arrive in Atlanta
May 30th: Leave from Atlanta
May 31st: Arrive in Johannesburg, Africa
-Spend the night in Jo'burg-
June 1st: Fly from Jo'burg to Manzini, Swaziland
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE PRAY FOR SAFE FLIGHTS AND NO INTERRUPTIONS DURING TRAVEL!!! Thanks in Advance!!!


We also received pictures from the guy who will be our head contact guy in Swaziland. We were told that the guys will be in the more mountainous region with a cooler climate. Welcome to my home for the next two months!!!!!
 Side View of our home
 View from the front of the house
  The front of the House

 Our translator, Xolani
Our kitchen




Please continue to pray for our trip and for my teammates: Adam, Jonathon, Tori, Tiffany, and Elizabeth! We appreciate all the prayers!!!!





Heres a little video of a song to leave you with. We should all refuse to sit around while there are people out there who need God.






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