A New Decade.

So it is great to be twenty! I was ready to get out of the teenage years, not that it was bad, but it was time. God has great plans for me, and I think this decade is going to blow my mind. And to begin it, I am going to Africa...WOW! It is about 3 weeks until I go and I am getting more and more excited/anxious as the days draw near. I am about halfway to my $3,600 goal. I still have a ways to go, but so many of you guys have been gracious. It is not too late to help me out financially. I need money in by May 6th. I've been trying to figure out how to prepare for a trip this monumental, but really, there is no way. So I've decided to just be me...no more and no less. That is what God wants. He doesn't want me faking my faith. He wants the authentic Trent. I am not the best Christian. I don't ready the Bible every day. There are days I don't talk to God. I struggle with my self image. I worry ALOT. I get stressed easily. But I love God. I trust Him more each day. I love unconditionally. I am optimistic in the most pessimistic places. I am easily WOWed. I smile constantly. I dance all the time. I laugh. I listen. I know when to be still. That is me. No more and no less. And I give it to God knowing He can and will use it all more than I ever could.

:)
-Trent

I Guess this is Goodbye...

One of my great friends died last night on her way home to Arkansas. She fell asleep at the wheel. It hurts to hear stuff like that. It really does feel like a wave hits you and you don't cry, you sob. Danaea was the most determined girl I have EVER known. She had everything together and was thankful for it. She loved Ukraine. She loved her family. She loved us, her friends. She was optimistic. She encouraged me...in fact, her last words to me were encouragement for me going to Africa. "It will be a life-changing experience for you Trent" she said. I know it will. This trip will be dedicated to you Danaea. I love you and I will miss you.

April's Here!

WOW. I am about 5 weeks out from heading over to Africa. I think I am still in shock. With shots down and all my medical stuff going to insurance to hopefully get reimbursed, I am waiting for my passport to get in. I have been reading up on Kenya and of course the good 'ole Bible. I am frusterated as to what I should be reading and how I should be preparing. Praying? Yes. More? Heck, yes. But how can I get myself more prepared? Suggestions are good.. You can leave an anonymous comment with advice. I guess I am sort of scared because I don't think I am the best Christian. I look at some of these other people going, and I am all like "WOW! It seems they are so much of a better Christian than I am". Maybe being me is all that God is asking...He can handle the rest.

Thanks to those of you who have sent in support. I am starting to get updates and we have still a long way to go!

-Trent