Travel Preparations

I am realizing, in my preparations for traveling to Africa for 3 months, that I don't actually know a whole lot about what is needed for daily life in Africa! Yes, I did grow up in Nigeria, but all I ever had to do was pack up my stuffed animals and running shorts into my alloted cardboard airline box that my dad distributed out and follow my parents onto the plane. Now on my own I am discovering that traveling to Africa involves alot more work and planning, such as doctor appointments, filling malaria prescriptions, getting vaccinations, aquiring passport photos, applying for visa applications, getting my finances in order, juggling what is neccessary and what is a luxuary while weighing luggage, and of course writing supporters!

Not to mention the emotional roller coaster of anticipating the unknown! Initially I was feeling alittle nervous about going to the "war-torn country of Sudan" - especially after being so well aware of the realities of violence in African countries including Nigeria. But God has mysteriously seemed to replace my anxities and doubts with peace and excitement. As I look at my travel "to do list" I have been amazed to see how God has bought everything together - even to the minute detail. Such provisions have proven evidence to me of God's blessing and hand in my endeavors to Sudan. And I am excited to see what God has instore for me in Ikotos.