The Journey So Far...

HI EVERYONE =)

I wanted to thank everyone so much for giving me the love, prayer, and support that all of you have sent my way. It is a pretty amazing feeling to receive the support that I have been getting. I thought I would take this time to catch you up to speed so far on how I have gotten to this point of going to Choma, Zambia - which by the way is 3 weeks from tomorrow!!!

When I was a sophomore in college I was in nutrition class and we were given a project to help raise money for the organization World Hope International. It was a small project but we ended up raising a good amount of money so Joanne Lion came to our class about a month later to accept the check in person. When she was there she was telling us all these amazing stories that occured at their branch in Zambia. Then she ended the presentation by telling us how she wanted to partner up with Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) to start a study abroad program. I remember from that distinct moment that God was telling me that I was going. I ran back to my room and told my roommate that I was going to Africa! That is where my step of faith began.

Since then it has a been a long application process. Several applications, several emails, several questions. Right before Christmas break this last year I did receive an official acceptance letter congratulating me and letting me know that I was for sure going. Since then it has been a very accelerated road to get where I am now.

I praise God for all the support that I have received!! My plane ticket was completely covered with some left over for my passport and even some for my luggage. He continually is reminding me that I am called to go and that exciting things are waiting.

I have had this week off from work so I have been making a lot of lists and crossing things off one at a time. I am finally set up on Skype so that I can keep in touch with my family while I am there. The shopping has begun as well - I have a total of 10 skirts so I think I only need two more. It is really a challenge to find long skirts below the knees in a lot of different colors that are going to be comfortable in the hot weather =) Things are definitely moving along though and it has been such a smooth process. Everything is just lining up and it is totally because God's hand is in it.

Once again I just want to thank you all - all of you have made such a major impact on my life over the years and it has been such a blessing. I am going to try my very best to keep this updated so that you can experience this journey with me. I look forward to sharing this with you!

Keep me in your prayers
Love always
Janna