Greetings all...I apologize for the severe delay in posting. Things have been rather hectic as of late. I am in Pensacola now, enjoying two days with my family before flying out on Tuesday. So much has happened, it's all so remarkable. Let's go with the first amazing thing: in the span of about 9 days, God provided, through remarkably generous and gracious servants of him, the exact amount of money I needed. In fact, He provided the exact amount I thought I needed, which is more than what I let everyone know about. It's so amazing...I have shed more tears of gratitude and awe than sadness over these past few days. I would hate to embarrass anyone, so for that reason alone I will refrain from naming names, but you know who you are, and I am more grateful for your support than you could ever know!



Thursday and Friday were my panic days. They were the days when I was extremely sensitive (yes, more so than usual), teary, and really all around frantic. It's hilarious to me though, because when I woke up yesterday, I was completely calm, and was able (by the grace of God) to spend the time going through and (re)packing my stuff, and deciding what I would take and would not take. I had to pretty much take out all my winter clothes, due to lack of weight availability. But I figure winter's long enough away, I should be okay. Conveniently, the big duffle bag I purchased and have all of my clothes in ripped as Dad was carrying into Grandma's house today, so again I will be in search of a suitable (in size and carry-ability) suitcase. We shall see. I'm very pumped about it all, but honestly have nothing interesting to share whatsoever. Ah yes, Daive's service dog shirt is completed, but I think I'm going to have to tweak it slightly before Tuesday. I washed it in hot water and it shrunk so she looks like the quintessential "fat guy in a little coat."



I'm spending my time right now trying to find some place to stay when I arrive in Tel Aviv. So I must go. Love you all! I promise to comment more frequently, and will do so as much as possible when I actually arrive in Israel.