Trying to make dreams come true...

I want to go to Africa.

On a missions trip.

And I'm determined to make it happen.

I have always had a strong desire to go on a mission trip.

When I was in high school, and was debating colleges, 

I knew that if I ended up at a christian college,

The only thing I would have any desire to major in would be missions.

For better or worse, I didn't end up at a Christian college or majoring in missions,

but it is a passion that I still have, deep down.

I think taking on our new Compassion child, Emmanuel, has lit a fire under that desire.

Other married women my age have baby fever.

I have Africa fever. 

Look at this handsome little 3 year old face.

There are millions like him, and if I could help even a few more, 

it would be worth it. 

So, I've decided I don't just want to dream about it anymore.

So, I talked to Jamie last night, 

and we are going to try and find the best route to doing a 2-4 week trip to Africa in the summer of 2012.

I have looked at many organizations that allow you to take trips with them.

Jamie thinks we should look into finding a church to sponsor us.

In all honesty, we are flying blind, we don't know much about this.

But I trust that we can make it happen.

I want this so bad. 

I don't want the craziness of our lives to interfere.

And I want to go to Africa, and make a difference.

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