Down to a few weeks....

Hey, friends!

A few updates:

I will be leaving August 21st, which is a few days later than I had planned, but I was able to get the cheap fare that I wanted. I don't have my ticket in hand, but it's set.

The packing and moving aspects of this are going well. Major thanks to Marie Claire for being a packing superstar and helping me out. I will be able to hit my goal of being moved out tomorrow night, although I may come back for a bit on Friday to clean a little.

My car.....things didn't work out as planned when I attempted to sell it to a friend the other week, but thankfully his own car is back in working order, and I have another possible buyer from church. It'll work out.

I am amazed at the little things that are coming together, like earlier today when I decided that I needed a new pair of jeans to take with me, instead of my torn and patched jeans. When I randomly volunteered to take someone's Goodwill stuff for them, a great pair of jeans was in the pile for me.....thanks, Jen and Amy!

Also, many many thanks to the donator of an iPod.....what a gift! Certainly something I never imagined having, but will be amazingly useful. And, without all the CDs, saves some room in my suitcase. Much appreciated.

Friday is my last day of class, and then Saturday I will fly to Omaha for five days with the fam. Should be good. I'll have a couple travels after that before heading to Addis, but I'm focusing on them one at a time.

Prayer needs: The instability in Somalia has put a burden on Ethiopia. Pray that peace will continue. Also, prayer for my travels to visit friends and family, and for my upcoming journey to Addis.....I will arrive in the midst of teacher orientation, and then a week later school will begin. The school is experiencing a lot of change....pray for the teachers and students to be in solid community.

Many thanks!