It’s finally here! We’re finally leaving for Africa (Ethiopia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and South Africa to be exact) today… I haven’t been to Africa since 2019. Partly because of Covid-19 restrictions for two years, but also because I got very sick the last time I was there, which has led to a chronic illness that all the doctors I’ve seen since says isn’t real. Because of this, I’ve been hesitant to go again, not sure how my system will respond.

I’ve traveled internationally a couple of times in the last couple of years, and I’ve done okay, so I’m hoping that this trip will be the same. I know my triggers for my chronic illness, I know what to avoid. I also brought lots of food with me just in case anything happens. Hopefully they all make it through customs when we land in Malawi and then Zimbabwe.

I’m incredibly excited to see my beautiful Malawi again, and to spend time with all of my wonderful brethren there again. It’s been too long. I’m also excited to visit Zimbabwe for the first time, and meet more of God’s people.

I’m sure the next almost three weeks will be a blur, but I hope you’ll join me here for stories and photos when I am able to post.