Wow! It's been a while since this has been updated! We are almost done with our second week of classes! It's so crazy!! We had a nice break in the middle of the week too. On Wednesday, the campus was closed due to winter storm warnings and ice. It was nice to just be able to catch up on some reading. I already know this semester is going to be a busy one.

About South Africa. I am getting so excited! Not that I wasn't before, but now I'm getting even more excited! With that excitement though, comes nervousness. I'm always a pretty nervous person, especially when it comes to things like this, so it's not abnormal, but I've been told I shouldn't worry just yet anyway! I can't help it!

I know who the other interns will be this summer too! There are four other girls. Beth, Ashley, Alyssa, and Alena. I've had contact with one of the girls so far, and she seems really nice. Finding out the names of the other interns got me really excited too, and reminded me that I'm not alone this summer. These girls (all from the U.S as well) will be in the same boat I am. I cannot wait!

Support. I'm getting nervous (the never-ending emotion that will forever haunt me) about raising the necessary funds. A lot has come in so far, and with what I've received and what has been committed, I have a little over $1,000. That's progress, but I still need about $3,550. I know people are praying, and I'm praying. If this is what God wants, I'll get there. I just need to remember that all I can do is trust Him and follow Him as He's leading me.

Please continue to keep me in prayer during this time. Some things you could pray about:

• Support (Remember--I still need a lot!)
• Nerves
• Friendships (both with the other interns and the staff)
• Being away from family and friends for the summer