The Countdown Continues....

One week to go!

My teammate, Michelle, has been appointed the 'official blogger' for the trip. She will probably be able to update more frequently while we are in country so please keep an eye on her blog as well. I've added it to my Blog List to the right - the one called 'Mission South Africa'.

My assignment? Reporter. I will be responsible for writing articles for various publications after we return. I asked if I get a press pass... apparently not.

On Monday, the team members who live outside of Denver will be arriving and we will start by getting acquainted over dinner that evening. I am looking forward to this, since there are several members of the team that I have not yet met. We will then spend Tuesday and Wednesday together in preparation leading up to our departure Wednesday afternoon.

That's about it for now.... Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers over the next week as we get ready to go. Also, there are lots of sicknesses (colds, flu, pnuemonia...) floating around the building that I am trying hard not to catch! I am really getting excited, but I must admit to being a tad anxious as well. Above all, I am curious to see what is in store for us while we are in South Africa and hope to be a positive presence in the lives of the people that I come into contact with.