This is my first ever attempt to setup a blog, which just happens to be about my mission trip to Burkina Faso, Africa and my experience before, during and after. I am not too up on these technologies of blogs, ipods, downloading pictures and videos. But I'll do my best for you to keep you posted. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks anyway?
Today is the count down of 12 days until I leave for Africa. Laurie, my wife, and I have been fasting and praying for 21 days now for the preparation for this trip. And I must say that God has been closer than ever and giving me visions for the trip, waking me up in the middle of the night to pray for our trip, the other 10 people of our team and other missionaries. It has been an exciting time of fasting for my first experience in doing this. But I would be lying if I said I wasn't craving pizza or hamburgers, but I have learned to focus on God when the cravings get bad.
Don't worry, we have been eating, though I have lost 13 pounds over this fast (like I need to lose 13 lbs!). We did a Daniel fast which is eating fruits, veggies, nuts and water. I never thought I would last, but the Lord has strengthen us both.
Tomorrow we break our fast before we go to church. I know Laurie is going to have a Starbucks (yep she made it 21 days without one - can you believe it I am so proud of her) and I am going to make a nice pancake breakfast for the kids and I. I am really excited about that :]! And so are the kids - they have had to fend for themselves for meals.
Thank you to all who have been praying and have sent financial support. I feel so blessed and I know God will bless you for giving.
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