WOW!!!!

I can't believe the day is finally here! By the time many of you read this, I will be on an airplane flying somewhere over the continent of Africa with a final destination of Nigeria. Traveling to Africa has been my heart's desire probably since 7th grade geography when Ms. Williams said, "Class, pack your suitcases because we are goind to travel (in our minds and books, of course) to Afric-er and Asi-er". Any way you put it, this trip is HUGE for me.

I had planned to post some pictures of my beautiful African wardrobe, but time has escaped me. I will be covered from head to toe! I have spent the last two weeks making long skirts with matching wraps for my head from a lovely selection of $1 fabric from WalMart!!!! Let's just say that I do realize that I have a sweet, round, chubby face, but you haven't seen sweet, round OR chubby until you've seen me with all my hair covered up in a head scarf! I can't wait until I can post some photos for you to see!

We won't return until January 20th, so it's a lengthy trip. I am the only one traveling who has young kids, so missing them is going to be a big deal for me, I am sure! Please pray for us as we travel and as we work among the people. This trip is a year in the making, and prayer warriors are essential for our trip to be a success!