Every Day Still Leaves Me Excited!

Today, let's see, is June 6th. I cant believe 2009 is almost halfway over because the second half of the year means this trip is drawing incredibly closer. I will admit that this week I have found even myself surprised. I knew I was excited (obviously) for this trip, and yet, day after day I am finding myself equally distracted, continually on the lookout for something new about the trip - to get to learn about the people I'm going with, or the details of our stay, how God continues to bring people to this that will financially help make it possible. It amazes me still how many days I find myself grinning ear-to-ear for (what may seem to others) no apparent reason. In two weeks I'll get my last hepatitis shot and my malaria prescription. I guess I say that because I see this time leading up to the trip in phases. I am expecting that the wait for financial support will be my constant companion for most days prior to the trip, but the shots phase is nearly over. and as this phase ends, I am beginning to learn about the next phases. I am learning about great things we will supplement our time with - things besides building beds to show the kids we meet just how great we think they are, to show them love in so many different ways. it's exciting still, day after day! as more details come together, I'll let y'all know what other special things will be happening! until then, today should be a great fun day - I'm 'touring' Little Rock! trying to see the things that people who live here should know about! i think its the first time i've actually tried to come to know the place where I live... for the first time in the nearly 10 years its been since high school (wow!)