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Goodmorning!

I would just like to share that I only need $655.00 left for my trip. THANK YOU ALL. I'm still praying, and believe that it will come in. God's timing is perfect.

As Tuesday is coming SO QUICKLY... I have started packing! I was telling Amanda (mom-in-law) that packing everything under 50lbs is tough! Especially when you have to think that I have to take two of most things, like deodorant, contact solution, etc. But we'll make it work! We have also been advised to take multiple medications with us. I have a medicine for just about every possible scenario- but that's what you have to do when there's no Walmart. Better safe than sorry :) Lots of bug spray too! We pack about a weeks worth of clothes - long skirts, t-shirts, capris, etc. Its very modest there, but the rule of thumb is to keep your knees and shoulders covered. I can't wait to learn all the differences between Mozambique and America.

I have found out a LOT more about the whole trip in general. Before, our details were very vague and we had a little bit of a hard time getting in touch with our missionary (the leader coordinating our group) who is actually living there in Mozambique. But we received a very helpful email today! I will be staying at a seminary in Maputo (the capital) and will have internet connection! Which of course means I will get to update you all. Also, we have filtered water, which will make the chances of getting a lot of the illness' much lower.

Tuesday is the day I leave for El Paso, TX early in the morning. I will be there with ALL the Youth in Mission students going to all different countries and locations. We will go through a lot of training and receive lots of materials to assist us in our countries.

I actually leave for Africa on Sunday, May 31st. My team and I will receive our flight information the night before (Saturday night) and fly together to Africa on Sunday. Be praying that day for our flight and our nerves! It will be a very exciting, yet long, (17 hour(ish)) day. I will definitely keep all of you in prayer as well while I am gone. It's a very big journey. I know that Zach will need your prayers - it will be difficult to be away from one another for 8 weeks. I know that God will provide comfort and he will also bring us that much closer to him and to one another. Also keep my parents, Rusty and Caryn in prayer, as their faith & trust grow during this time.

Love Always, Allyson