Well, I am having my internet disconnected in 1 hour, so I wanted to say goodbye from Canada. Thank you to everyone who is encouraging me; your support makes this all the more exciting! Please pray for safe transportation :)
I will write as soon as I can.... bye for now!
Friday, June 22, 2007
Leaving soon
Tomorrow morning I am off to Chatham for my friend Jackie's wedding. She's marrying an amazing man, Kevin... the two of them are so special and couldn't deserve each other more! Sunday morning we are off to the Toronto airport! There are 5 of us travelling there together (2 are the bride and groom and the the other two make up the lovely couple that is driving us there). I am leaving Toronto on Sunday night, to arrive in Germany on Monday morning. Normally I would catch a plane to South Africa at the airport in Germany, but I am staying with family until Friday, when I will finish the plane ride. I will arrive in Durban on Saturday morning to be greeted by the family I will be staying with. I found out that they live in Mobeni and have 2 children, a boy and a girl. I can't wait to meet them!
On Sunday, which will be July 1 (Canada Day!), we have our orientation. The orientation continues on Monday and then Tuesday will be our first day in the clinics.
As for prayer requests: Today I went to a building site run by Habitat for humanity, in London. I was able to see what they are doing there; it is awesome. They are building 2 houses this year and will build 2 more next year. As you know, the 6 of us going to El Salvador will also be building houses (although very differently). You can pray for all of the people around the world who will be receiving houses this year, that they may feel safe and loved, in a place to call their own.
On Sunday, which will be July 1 (Canada Day!), we have our orientation. The orientation continues on Monday and then Tuesday will be our first day in the clinics.
As for prayer requests: Today I went to a building site run by Habitat for humanity, in London. I was able to see what they are doing there; it is awesome. They are building 2 houses this year and will build 2 more next year. As you know, the 6 of us going to El Salvador will also be building houses (although very differently). You can pray for all of the people around the world who will be receiving houses this year, that they may feel safe and loved, in a place to call their own.
Friday, June 15, 2007
CONGRATULATIONS AMIN
Ok, this doesn't have anything to do with my trip, but I was packing and I got a phone call... AMIN GOT INTO MED SCHOOL @ McMaster. Many of you probably know that he has been my friend since high school and I have been praying for everything to work out for him in the midst of this "getting-into-med-school-stress." He is so special; one of the nicest people I know. I haven't been this excited since I got into med school last year! I just wanted to share this excitement and PRAISE God for such a great day!!
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Preparing to go!
I am leaving in less than 2 weeks and I am pumped! There is so much to do and time is flying by, but it is exciting. Last night the 6 of us from First Baptist met with the teams from Cambridge and Mississauga who are going to El Salvador with us. It looks like there are a lot of great people who will be serving Emmanuel Baptist Church in San Salvador. I spent the majority of the day looking for N95 masks to take to South Africa, and I think/hope I accomplished that! It's time to start packing for both trips... nothing can get you more in the mood than starting to pack the suitcase! Please pray that I am adequately preparing to leave, both physically and spiritually. God bless!
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