Sing Praise to Him

         There is no doubt about it the Lord has given me a heart for traveling, but most importantly the gift (if I do so say myself) of finding the up most joy in helping other people.  I'm going to let you in on a secret: I HATED high school. Plain out hated it, from the social aspect to homework.  The greatest moments of those four years was that of my out reach experience.  Whether it was in my own community or traveling miles away to Costa Rica I found the more time spent helping the less time I spent over thinking my own life.         Many of my closest friends (esp. those from church) began to reach the "leaving the nest" time.  I was trying to sprint through my senior year as they were moving out of state, some- even out of country.  My heart longed for mission work, but the school system was screaming "COLLEGE."  Every day of school was a constant reminder and evaluation ...

         I am graciously overwhelmed by all of the support I have received concerning the February trip to New Orleans.  At first I was hesitant to sign up because I was unsure if I would be able to fundraise enough in such a short amount of time.  Though I remained hopeful and knew it was possible I was shocked to find that when I came home this weekend in just a few letters from supporting friends and family my trip is already half way paid for!        From Costa Rica to New Orleans, these opportunities would not be possible without the help of all of my friends and family who support me wether it be financially or through prayer and kind words.  The victims of hurricane Katrina are still re-building their lives, though this hurricane swept through in 2005 people all over the world are still coming together in the rebuilding of communities.  Thank you for giving me this opportunity.