Time to raise the funds! $$$

Now that I have been accepted, its time to start raising money! The whole trip will cost about $8,000.. This does include the flights, and will vary somewhat depending on where I will be sent to for the 3 month outreach phase. I am currently working at Cold Stone Creamery, which should help lower the cost a little at least.  I am putting all of my graduation and future b-day money (in September) towards the trip as well. Also, instead of going on the yearly church camp to Hume Lake, my mom has offered to put the cost of that in the Australia fund.  All of that should hopefully add up a bit and make the cost not too overwhelming.  I am sending out support letters as well as doing fundraisers, and am really trusting in the Lord to provide. I know that God is ultimately in control, and will pave the way to me getting there. Thank you all who have already started contributing. I cannot tell you how blessed I am to have such amazing people in my life!