Z-Day

This is it. In just under 13 hours, we’ll be departing on our first of three flights.

I am in complete and total disbelief that this is actually happening, that the money actually came in, that the trip didn’t get cancelled because it’s so small, that I am going out of the United States for the first time, that I am crossing the entirety of the Atlantic Ocean to Africa…disbelief. But it’s probably a good thing because otherwise I’d be so excited that I wouldn’t be able to sleep or eat or function.

We had our packing night last night, which consisted of weighing our personal luggage (my duffel was the lightest at only 20 pounds, thank you very much ;)) and packing up all the stuff we’re bringing to the full time Zambian missionaries (about 11 suitcases full).

We also received confirmation on some details of our trip.

Unlike previously stated, we will not be going to Overland’s base for the first couple days, though we will be there at the end of our trip (thankfully, because I really want to see it and the view it has). From the airport, we will be going an unknown amount of drivetime (several hours) directly into the bush. The remainder of that day, we will rest and get settled, and the following day, we will have our orientation to prepare us for ministry. Towards the end of our trip, we will get to visit Victoria Falls, and we’ll also spend a fun day on a safari (supposedly in a bordering country, so I’ll get to say I’ve been to three African countries).

I will have a journal with me, and will do my best to keep it filled with details that I will then turn into daily posts when I get home, as well as sharing the tons of pictures I’ll undoubtedly take.

Everyone keeps asking me if I’m nervous/worried/afraid about going to Zambia.
The truth is that there’s a million things to be nervous/scared/worried about. But what would be the point? God is not sending us any place where He won’t be. This ultimately is HIS trip; we’re just the hands and feet. He made us for this and He will equip us. To be afraid or worried would allow Satan to think he has a chance of winning, and I refuse to allow that.

I cannot wait to see what God is going to do in us and through us and to experience His power and presence like never before.