Images of Tanzania

Here are some images of some of the wonderful people I met and the beautiful places I visited on my last trip to Tanzania. Enjoy!

my first post!

My description should read "I am preparing to live in Tanzania for a year" because the reality is I have not arrived yet. While my plan has always been to depart the US sometime early in September I am unsure if that will be true. My journey up until this point has surely been a wild ride, but one that I know has been led by the sovereign hand of God.

I have had a hard time getting started with this blog mostly because I'm not sure how I feel about putting my thoughts out into cyberspace for the whole world to see. However, during this period of my life I want to stay connected to you and share my experiences with you. I want to be able to encourage you with what God is doing in my life and in Tanzania, and selfishly I want and need to be encouraged by you. So please come to the blog often and leave comments. I will keep it updated as much as possible, although my internet access will be limited at times.

As I alluded above I am not yet ready to leave for Africa or even to plan the specifics of my departure. At the present time I am very much in a state of limbo due to the fact that I have not sold my townhouse yet. The other pieces of the puzzle are falling into place but this particular piece remains an obstacle to me at this point. Will you please join me in prayer for this? I know that the Lord has a perfect plan in all of this and if He wants me in Tanzania next month He will provide the way. Right now my struggle is remaining faithful in trusting Him. Please also pray for my financial support, I have come close to my goal but I am not there yet. I am still in need of a few monthly supporters. If you are interested in giving financially please email me and I will send you more details.

Thank you all for your ongoing support, prayers and words of encouragement. I am overwhelmed every time I stop to think about the people in my life. From family and friends to coworkers and church community I have been so blessed and well supported. You are all so important to me. Thank you for being a part of my life!