Giant Spiders, Lizards, and Bugs Oh My!

The giant spider I attempted to kill... 

Welcome to Liberia

After  a 15 hour flight I have made it to Liberia! Besides a little motion sickness on the second flight everything went smoothly. When I got here Ashley and Deb picked me up from the airport. Apparently it is an amazing thing, but the sun came out for me on our way to the house. Not too soon after being on the road we came across some weeds in the middle of the road. Odd to me but apparently a completely normal thing here in Liberia. They are used to mark accidents in the middle of the road like overturned trucks and things. It was really awesome getting to see everything alongside the road as well as the countryside.  We got to the house and if anyone says understanding Liberian English is easy, they were wrong. I can’t tell you how many times I have had a blank stare on my face because I have no idea what they are saying to me. It will take time , but I will understand soon. Dinner was traditional Liberian. I stuck with just rice and pineapple due to the motion sickness lingering from the plane. I do have to say the pineapple here is amazing! Best ever! The next adventure included a giant spider and an awesome cold shower under the stars. I think at that moment I realized I was really in Africa. Besides jetlag things are going great. Well I’m wishing the mosquitoes away. Time to climb under the net. Please pray for rest. It's super loud here.

Leaving on a jet plane!

Well I am sitting at the gate. The day is finally here! Please pray for safe and uneventful travels!

Let it Rain!

              Ok so it has been awhile since I have updated. Life has been pretty busy. I finished another semester of nursing school and only have one more left! After school I stayed in Birmingham for a few weeks and worked to save some money for this summer. I am currently at home catching up on rest and getting prepared for my trip in less than 2 weeks! I thank God so much for the rain tonight. We really really needed it here in Fayetteville... Only downside is my dog hates storms. The poor terrified pup is sitting here at the end of my bed scared of every little noise he hears, but God definitely blessed us with rain tonight.

               Liberia is approaching very fast and I can't wait to be there! I started my malaria med tonight. This should be interesting. Maybe that is why I am not asleep... the fear of what is to come in my crazy dreams tonight. Oh well should be interesting to see if the meds actually cause crazy dreams. God is really beginning to tie all the odds and ends together for my trip and that has been pretty awesome to watch.
               On another note another part of the Anders fam departs for Africa in just 5 days! My dad and my sister are headed to Zimbabwe to share the Jesus video God willing, build a hut, do some medical missions, and also some sports stuff. They fly out next Tuesday the 21st and return on July 2nd. They are like little kids, so excited about everything! It's a wonderful thing. I normally measure time in June by my birthday and this year I am measuring by how long until each of us leaves for Africa to share God's story and love on some people.