My first blog

While preparing for a trip to Zambia, I'm considering ways to stay connected to people at home.  A blog seems like a good solution for communicating about this "adventure" across the globe.  Why in the world is a wife and mother of 3 young ladies traveling to Africa for a large part of the summer?  Sometimes it seems like a crazy decision to me!  A teacher friend suggested the possibility of traveling with her to Zambia with a team of teachers to support several new Christian schools serving the orphans of the community.  Kyle and the girls quickly gave full support to this idea, but my gut response was that I would have to be negligent of my family to take such a journey.  I considered the opportunity for weeks and prayed for wisdom about the decision.  Shortly after New Years, I went with my friend to an informational meeting where I listened intently and became convinced that I should go on this trip simply because I love the Lord and want to give of myself for His glory!  Several family members and friends have stunned me with abundant support... both prayers and finances.  In the weeks ahead, I will continue preparing for this journey by collecting/purchasing supplies for classrooms in Lusaka and by coordinating things for the girls while I am away.  I am profoundly grateful for kind offers from friends to help with the girls in many ways.  I am humbled by this entire experience as friends and family have overwhelmingly surrounded me with support!!