New Orleans or bust

Ok, so some of you may remember that back in October sometime, God lit a fire under my butt to do hurricane relief work in New Orleans. At the time, I had no idea when or how I would get there, but I knew I HAD to go. It wasn't a matter wanting to go, it was clear to me that God was telling me to. So I've been waiting ever since then for the opportunity to go. I thought for a while I would be going with a group from Bethany, but nothing has been mentioned of it since and I don't see anything happening soon. BUT, a group from Campus Crusade for Christ is going. We usually have two spring break trips: Chicago at a cost of $150 and Panama City, Florida at a cost of around $290. This year, however, we're going to New Orleans to help with the hurrican relief effort instead of going to Florida. The cost: $70!!! I knew a couple weeks ago that they were going to go down there, but whether I could go depended on the cost, so now that I found out it only costs 70 bucks, I'm so going. I am so excited, but I know that it will definitely be a humbling experience. Even the information sheet they gave us said that you should be prepared to be physically, emotionally, and spiritually drained but walking with the Lord in the end. So I can't wait. My parents may be a little bummed because this means I won't be able to visit them over Spring Break, but I think they'll definitely support me in this.

In other news...I got home at almost 2 in the morning last night from the print shop. Then I had a lot more to do this morning and I still didn't get done quite in time, but I got done about 30 minutes past the end of class. My prof didn't mind, she was very understanding and she knew that I had been working my butt off on this stuff. I could have gotten done earlier if I had not gone to CAYAC, and I knew that ahead of time, but I would hate to miss it. I love it so much, a part of me wishes we could have it everyday, but then it wouldn't be as special. HBM and Elvis rock my socks for doing this especially since all the effort is only for one person thus far. I love you guys! Fortunately, my painting class was just a critique today which was wonderful because I don't think I would have had the energy to stand for 3 1/2 more hours today. Instead I dozed off while sitting. OH yeah...my parents found an apartment in NC, so that's cool. I might try to go visit them one weekend in April for their birthdays...it depends on if I can afford to miss a day or two of class and work. We'll see.

Ok, well...I'm gonna go read. I'm now on book 6 of 7 in the Chronicles of Narnia series. I'm determined to finish them by the end of next week. I don't think it will be that hard. Anyway, I hope all is well with everyone out there. I'm keeping you in my prayers!!!

God bless!

Pepto