It's Time!!

Tomorrow Morning I leave for my two month adventure to serve with Young Life in the Dominican Republic.  I meet up with my team on Wednesday, but tomorrow I am flying in to stay with a friend in Santiago, DR.  She is an Area Director for Young Life in Santiago and was our host for the week when I went to Pico Escondido last year.  She has graciously agreed to host me for a few days and show me touristy things, as well as let me what contact work with Young Life kids looks like in the DR!  I made sure to pack some great Valentine's Candy for her :)

So many things have come together on this trip.  About a week ago, I reached my fundraising goal!  I am now $10 over what I needed in support! This is such a huge praise to God! It also solidifies how he wants me to be in the DR this spring.  I just knew He wouldn't limit my trip by money, and he has shown how extremely faithful He is when I'm following His will for me!

I'll be honest, I have no idea what to expect over the next seven weeks! I'm so thankful God will allow me to be part of His work in the Dominican Republic, but I'm not quite sure what that will look like.  Right now I would ask for prayers for the work teams that will come on week long trips from the US to help with construction at the camp.  I would also pray just for the Lord to use my willingness to serve how He sees fit.  I know it seems a bit vague, but I will keep updating as I see what my projects are for the spring and how it looks like God will be using me over the next months!

Please also pray for safe travels tomorrow! It's always a bit nerve-wracking to start a new adventure :)

Love,
Ali

My YL team from Rome, GA when we went to Pico Escondido March 2012. They'll be coming back for a week this spring!!

Vida Joven!!