So J-term is almost over. In some regards it seems to have gone fast, but in other ways, it seems to have dragged on. Anyway, it will be nice to have another break before second semester starts. My fiance and I are going to my house for a few days, so that will be nice.

As far as South Africa goes, I am still super excited! I've heard from some people that plan on sponsoring me through monetary donations, and all of my friends and family have been really encouraging and supportive.

I can't wait to see how much I change while I am over there. I know it's going to be great. One of my favorite songs has been really coming to mind this week, and I just want to share it. It's called "Set the World on Fire" by Britt Nicole:

I wanna set the world on fire
Until it's burning bright for You
It's everything that I desire
Can I be the one You use?

[CHORUS]
I, I am small but
You, You are big enough
I, I am weak but
You, You are strong enough to
Take my dreams
Come and give them wings
Lord with You
Nothing I can not do
Nothing I cannot do

I wanna feed the hungry children
And reach across the farthest land
And tell the broken there is healing
And mercy in the Father's hands

[CHORUS]

Take my dreams
Come and give them wings
Lord with You
Nothing I cannot do
Nothing I cannot do

My hands my feet
My everything
My life, my love
Lord, use me

I wanna set the world on fire
I wanna set the world on fire, yeah

Take my dreams
Come and give them wings
Lord with You
Nothing I cannot do
Take my dreams
Come and give them wings
Lord with You
There's nothing I can't do
Nothing I can't do

I'm gonna set the world on fire
Set the world on fire

Wow! I have had a very exciting couple of weeks! I am engaged! Justin proposed on New Year's. It was absolutely wonderful and I am still bubbling with excitement! As you can imagine, I'm having trouble really focusing on much of anything else right now! I'm asking for more prayer for this summer. I know it's going to be very hard not getting to see him, and a lot of wedding planning will be put on hold. I know things will work though. : )

A lot of things seem to be falling into place for my summer in SA, but I still need help. I still need to raise a lot of support. I am actually getting kind of nervous. Maybe now that the Christmas season is over, things will start to really pick up. Keep praying!! That's what I'm doing!

Until next time!