Two Weeks!!!

Wow! Just finished the amazing adventure of getting Meagan and Craig hitched with some of my bestest friends! Now it's time to move on to the next adventure! I leave for the Congo TWO WEEKS from tomorrow... WOW! So here are some updates:

• I have all of my immunizations. I have also ordered Malarone from my pharmacy and will begin taking that right before I leave for my trip. (It's an anti-Malaria drug.) I also have my last doctor appt today to make sure I'm all set to go. I'll get a few prescriptions to fill so that I can take meds with me to self medicate...
• I have continued to be in touch with the orphanage and folks who are in that area or have been there...
• I will be doing some shopping today to load up on supplies (contact solution, shampoo, etc.)
• I will be ordering gifts to take to all the girls at the orphanage and will continue to pray for all of them (and I hope you will continue to pray for them too!)
• My flight leaves June 1st from Dulles. My sister will come visit a few days before I leave, not sure if my bro-in-law can make it but hopefully! My parents will come visit the weekend before I leave then Mom will drive my car down to her place and take Malachi with her... I'm sure that'll be an adventure for her!
• I rec'd my Visa so getting into the Congo should be okay... (prayers!)
• I've been told that someone will meet me at the airport when I arrive in Lubumbashi on June 3rd.

I'm very nervous and excited but also very at peace. God doesn't cease to amaze me and I look forward to serving God and others this summer!! Please continue to pray for me, those who I'll serving and the family and friends who I'll be missing for three months...
Love to all,
Rachel

(ps- HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!)