67 days and counting!

I leave for Africa in 67 days!! Yahoo!! I cannot wait!

I am beginning to feel a little bit of pressure though, since it is coming so quickly. My first financial deadline is only 8 days away, on April 4, with $2650 due. I'm about halfway there, so I'm getting slightly stressed about getting it all in on time. If any of you are interested in helping me meet my goal, simply send a check made payable to Adventures in Missions to Adventures in Missions, PO Box 534470, Atlanta, GA, 30353-4470. Thanks!

I have sold some t-shirts and wristbands (I still have a few if you're interested!), so that has helped out a little bit with raising money. On April 5, Zaxbys has agreed to donate 20% of their sales between 5 and 8 pm when customers give them a coupon saying so (I have to distribute those still). On April 23, I will be doing a carwash at home that Dad has organized for me. So, I'm far from my financial goals, but I do have several fundraisers that should help me make more progress.

Aside from the that, I already have my passport and several shos. I have an appointment over Easter break to go receive the rest of my vaccines, and I already have a prescription for anti-malaria pills. I am also starting to look at packs to buy. If anyone knows of a place where I can get a good pack inexpensively, let me know! Those things get expensive! In short, I am spending most of my time planning fundraisers but am beginning to work on other details as well. I am feeling the stress but am confident that God will provide in His own timing and unique ways (even though I at times struggle to remember that!). Thanks for the prayers and support!

Lauren