You guys, things are looking bright (but busy). Support is trickling in now, whooo! I am growing in my confidence concerning talking with potential ministry partners (praise the Lord), and I am simply feeling more at peace as my departure day gets closer (May 25th!).

ready or not, here we come.

I didn't mention this before, but this past Saturday was the last time I will see Travis (my boo thang) until after Charleston. That is over 75 long days apart, especially for us two kids that were able to see each other a lot while at school. It will be difficult, but absence makes the heart grow fonder, right? I know that growing in my relationship with God over my project will only serve to help any and all of my earthly relationships, too. I can't wait to see how God transforms my heart over this trip!

If I can send out a prayer request, please pray (besides for my project too, haha) for my health. Weeks of stress have worn down my emotional, mental, and physical state to where my body has not been functioning properly as-of-late. I do not think it is long-term, but nevertheless it hard to handle with so many things going on.

Also, I wanted to start discussing some of the things I think are unique (and cool) about my summer project in my blog, so I will be updating you a little bit more about it as I go. For example, in taking a step towards purity and holiness, the project has decided on a women's one-piece or tankini bathing suit expectation as to protect the men on the trip from temptation and the women on the trip from insecurity. I think that ROCKS (and it means I get to get new swimming suits)! I believe removing those obstacles will allow all of us (me too) to grow in our faiths so much more over this trip.

I love you all!

-MacKenzie