Thoughts of a 20-Something Woman

While I'm away, here is a general itinerary, along with specific prayer requests! I can't wait to tell you all about what God does through this trip!! December 30  I will be leaving St. Louis at 8:35am and will arrive in Cincinnati at 10:49am (9:49am CST). I will then leave Cincinnati at 2:00pm (1:00pm CST) and will arrive in New York at 4:00pm (3:00pm CST).  Our team will leave New York at 10:20pm (9:20pm CST) for our 15 hour, 35 minute flight to Dubai. -Pray for all the final preparations to be made smoothly -Pray for safe travel and health as we begin our trip -Pray for strength as we begin our 48 hours of travel -Pray for team unity and bonding while traveling. December 31 Our team is still traveling. We will arrive in Dubai, UAE, at 10:55 pm (12:55pm CST) -Pray for a safe night in Dubai as we explore the city during our 12-hour layover. -Pray for continued safe travel -Pray for physical strength to endure the long travel January 1 Our team ...

3 days until Africa and I am beyond stoked! I can't believe that it's finally here! Many of you have been asking, 'will you be able to stay in touch while you're in Africa?' The answer is yes and no. I have purchased an international phone plan so that I can easily communicate with my family and a few of my close friends. I also hope to make a few social media posts while I am in Africa, so that all my supporters can hear about my journey. Other than this, I really hope to be as disconnected as possible. How many times does a girl get to spend her days in Dubai, Africa, and on a safari? I don't want to miss anything that God wants to show me. The detailed blog post will, no doubt, happen after I return to the states. A few pieces of important information: 1. Please don't send me any group messages or pictures while I am away! I get free text messages, but group messages and pictures are called "multimedia messages" and they cost extra! 2....

18 days until I board a plane to Kenya. 18 days until I go on an adventure with 20 people that I've never met before. 18 days until I finally get to experience Africa---a dream and a call that I've had on my heart as far back as I can remember. I want to send out another huge thank-you to everyone who has been supporting me! Whether you bought a t-shirt or donated via the website, I would not be making this trip without your donations. In fact, your generosity has so surpassed the required amount, that I'm able to purchase needed supplies to take to Kenya and make a sizable donation to Little Lambs Orphanage (one of the places I'll be serving at while in Kenya). I am so blessed to have such generous friends and family in my life. You all are making a huge impact for the kingdom of God.  My trip is paid for, but I still need your support! I am seeking prayer warriors during this trip. I believe that prayer is powerful and I would love to have a team of people...