It's the last Wednesday in June, so it's time for this month's What's Up Wednesday post.
Aren't you excited? :)
Aren't you excited? :)
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Every month we answer the same questions based on how things are currently going in our lives. The questions are...
What am I eating this week?
My mom and I have driven a little over 1200 miles in the past 6 days and will drive about that same amount by the time we get back home next week. That makes for a lot of drive-thru visits...
What am I reminiscing about?
We were just in Kansas. So I was reminiscing about the summer I visited my parents there. My parents were pastoring a church there and my dad was so very excited to show me all around the city and to introduce me to their church members and their friends. Ah... Memories :)
What am I loving?
I'm loving having so much time with my Mama :)
What have I been up to?
One of my bestest (yes, I know that's not a word) friends came for a visit last week! I may or may not have been super excited! ;)
What am I dreading?
I'm already dreading the goodbyes that'll come next month. Because while I am definitely looking forward to going back to Africa, it's still so hard to leave...
What am I working on?
Raising the rest of my missions support (my "budget")... I've spoken at 5 churches already and still have 1 more scheduled. It makes for a lot of traveling, which can be tiring at times. But I love getting to meet so many new people and getting to share my heart for Senegal and for Dakar Academy too!
What am I excited about?
As much as I'm dreading the goodbyes that'll be coming next month, I am still very excited to get back to Dakar. I'm going to be spending quite a bit of time with some pretty cool MKs and also planning ahead for 5th grade.
What am I watching?
I haven't been watching much TV at all. The most I've watched has been cartoons with my nieces :)
What am I reading?
I've been reading through this stack of books, writing out plans for lessons and activities for Kids Club next year. I can't wait!
What am I listening to?
I've been driving quite a bit thanks to speaking at a church in Kansas and then having meetings in Missouri. So I'm thankful this car has a way to connect my phone and listen to my own music. My mom (AKA...my roadtrip buddy) however may not appreciate my music choices :)
What am I wearing?
I bought these shoes at a local thrift store a few days after landing. They were brand new, but only $2.99! They're super cute and comfy too! I see them getting a lot of use...especially now that my morning walk to work won't include ankle deep sand ;)
What am I doing this weekend?
I'm in Springfield, Missouri for a few days of training/meetings.
What am I looking forward to next month?
I'm looking forward to spending more time with family, listening to my mom speak at her church, then my last speaking engagement at a church my dad pastored when I was little, a teacher's conference in Mobile, and getting back to Dakar (and the kids program I'll be leading when I get back).
What else is new?
I've lost about 10 pounds since leaving for Senegal in February. And that's while not even trying. So now that I'm actually trying, I'm hoping for even more. Oh and I got a haircut a couple weeks ago... That probably helped me lose a few pounds ;)
And each month, there's a special question. This month's question is...
What's your favorite 4th of July tradition?
My family has always grilled out on the 4th of July. But since my mom and I will be driving between 11 and 12 hours that day, heading home, I think we'll have to settle for someone else doing the cooking that day :)
One thing is for sure... I'll be wearing my red, white, and blue.
Happy (early) Birthday USA!
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