So here goes my third attempt of writing this blog. I am computer illiterate!! and the more times I try to write this, the worst it sounds... well, here is goes..

I never imagined myself in Africa. Much less for so many months! So why am I going on the trip with AIM? I don't think i can fully answer that question. Gos has been leading me on a continual journey. He has this way of saying no to all my plans, and changing them up. and he is always right. (imagine that?!)

i have been involved with missions for years now. some of my trips include Mexico, New York, and Turkey. My heart has always been with missions and the feild, though i do not know if I will be "hands on" involved my entire life. At the begginging of this year, I planned to return to turkey and work with the people there. Again, God shook things up when he introduced FYM to me through a friend. After looking into the trip, and a lot of praying, my heart felt called to go. After applying and being accepted, I continue the adventure.

Sometimes I think it would be so much easier if I was called to Colorado. I like it here, and I have an amazing community and support sytem. But God keeps reminding me of his goodness, and what a blessing it will be to be sent there. I am excited to wake up everyday and have my mind and agenda focoused on serving him and showing his love to everyone around me. I am hoping to learn this as a second nature,so even at home, i can serve him every second. I know this will be tough to master, but God is so good and full of grace!

I am looking forward to meeting all you fymers, and I am keeping the trip(s) in my prayers!