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MAMBO VIPI??? (whats up?)

Hope all is well for everyone, i hope that people are getting the chance to stop by! If so please feel free to leave comments :)
Anyhow, Today marks 98 days until departure. Our dates were altered slightly and we will now be leaving on May 17th From San Fran!

We had our third meeting today, wow do i love my team! And not only has my team been super encouraging but God has been providing in awesome ways. In the last 3 weeks i have already raised about $900!!! Much quicker then last year and so needed! Not only have i been affirmed financially but i am perpetually encouraged by promised prayers and inspiration from my senders. Thank you all for such amazing support!

I am in disbelief at how God has been providing for our trip. I had so much doubt and fear diving into this and i still have a long 3 months and 3,000 dollars to go, but this complicated process is worth the wait , pain, and humility. There is something special about Africa that only those who have gone can attest to. There is something about the people and the culture that grabs your heart and can't quite let go. It is not just the poverty, the beautiful location, the dangers and anticipation or economy. It's more of the culture and it's beautiful rhythm, its hospitality and love that only God could have planted there. It's the victory of their salvation, their praise to God through their struggle, despite their imperfection and devastating situations they live to honor and be faithful to their God.

One of the songs that inspired us on last years trip is called Mambo sawa sawa, It is an encouraging tune that proclaims that things are going to be ok because God is on His throne. How awesome it is to know our God is on His throne, despite our struggle with faith, finances, emotions, relationships, daily life, God is still the king of kings.

I feel so encouraged right now, yet i still have suspicion that life's gunna bight me in the butt! I suppose this isn't too bad because at least ill be somewhat prepared, but even things that have gone wrong God keeps providing. It is amazing!

Thanks, Asante, for listening to my little ramble. I will soon give updates on flight info and a little blurp on where i may possibly (Lord willing) be staying for a couple days longer as i am over there!

la la salama (good night)