Well, it's 12:32 a.m. The bags are finally packed, and now it's time for bed. As if I could actually sleep. Tonight the rest of the money that I needed was given. What a blessing! So many people have told me over and over that they are praying for me, and that is also a great blessing. Now there is nothing left to do, but wait. I am just in awe. I really can't describe what I am feeling, there is such a mixture of emotion.

God, thanks that You are God. Thanks that You are big, and that You love me. Words cannot express.

Prayer

I cannot tell you how much Sunday night meant to me. After church, all of the ladies there gathered around and prayed for me. I am struggling so mcuh during this time, and I was so thankful for their prayers. I am so thankful that God has given us the oppurtunity to approach Him in prayer. James 5:16 says, "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." There are still so many questions, and concerns about this trip, but I feel more peace about it now than I have before.


"I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine can peace afford.
I need Thee, O I need Thee;
Every hour I need Thee;
O Bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee."

El Salvador

In two weeks from today, I will be in El Salvador. Wow. That's all I can say. I am still short about 600 dollars. I don't have the clothes that I need to wear. I haven't even looked at my lesson plans. I am feeling incredibly fearful, inadequate, and guilty. I don't know why I am going on this trip. I mean, I know what I will be doing there, but why am I going on this trip? Through this whole experience I have been so attacked by doubts, fears, etc... All I can say right now is to ask for your prayers. I need prayers now more than you can imagine. Pray for strength and courage. Pray that I will trust God. Pray that I will glorify Him.