Getting closer!

We are coming closer to that time folks! Brazil is only 27 days away! Not that i'm counting or anything...or that i have a reminder on my computer to tell me how many days are left each morning. Pathetic isn't it?
So we had our Variety Show Fundraiser on Saturday night and it went just marveously. I don't even know if that is a word but i just made it one. Anyhoo...there were 15 of us in the show and we did a mixture of hip hop dances, singing, skits and Derik told the audience what all we would be doing while in Manaus, then we showed a picture. The last skit of the night was a revision of the Everything skit by Lifehouse and it was incredible. It brought tears to my eyes and i think our version is about 1 million times better than the version on Youtube. We had almost 100 in attendance and we raised $853!!! Praise God!
Today i went and purchased my hiking shoes for the Amazon. I am able to wear them in the water as well as wash them in the machine. How sweet is that! And not to mention they are super comfy.
I'll keep you posted on the getting ready and anything else that pops up for the trip! Love you all!!!
Oh yes, please pray for health and happiness for our group. It's never too early to start praying :)