It's the Final Countdown!

The final countdown to departure has begun! We are all set to fly out for Arequipa, Peru this Friday, August 8th leaving less than a week until we start our great adventure. We have been left to our own devices over the last few weeks with school having ended in late July and everyone parting ways to spend some time at home. It's been a much needed recovery period from the onslaught of exams, competencies, assignments, research studies, and fundraising efforts that have been the bane of our existence throughout the summer. The brief time off has also given us a chance to turn our focus to the horizon, the southern horizon that is. All of our flights and travels are booked, our equipment is gathered, and our personal packing lists are being checked off.

As we polish up the details and batten down the hatches this week before take-off, we can't help but look back at everything that everyone has done for us in preparation for this trip. Thanks again to everyone who has donated equipment, made a financial contribution, sent up some prayers for us, or helped in any way during all of our preparations! We were able to collect a van load full of equipment that was taken o the MMI warehouse to be donated in addition to the suitcases full of donation items and some medical equipment that will be traveling down with us! Thank you all so much!

With time winding down and all preparations set, it is safe to say that now is a time for the power of prayer. We pray that our trip may be abounding in love, filled with service for others, and wrapped up in a bow of safe travels. We ask you to continue praying for us in our travels. It is through God's grace alone that we are given such amazing opportunities like this and it will be through the love of Jesus Christ that we can touch the lives of others in our service.

We will be sure to continue posting on our blog throughout the two week trip, granted we have internet availability which we are told can be spotty, so please stay posted! We want to share our journey with you, especially if you contributed (if you have then this is your journey too!)

God Bless
SRU in Peru Team