Welcome!

Welcome to my blog! I am not in China yet, but I thought that I would set this up before I leave in order to save time later. I hope that you all continue to check up on me and my trip! I'm sure it will be very nice to have messages waiting for me (hint hint).



Just incase you are interested, I leave on Saturday morning from GRR at 9:30am. I will fly into Chicago, have a 2 hour layover and then leave from Chicago on a 14 hour flight straight to Shanghai. It will be 2:15pm on Saturday the 24th when I arrive in Shanghai. I believe the time difference is 12 hours!



I will be staying at a local university in Shanghai, in the dorms. I will update you on everything once I get there! I also plan on putting some pictures up on here if it is possible. I am still figuring this all out. Jay, you will have to give me pointers since you are so good at all of this :o)




Just a few prayer requests before I sign off:

• I got very sick this past week with a sinus infection maybe? Please pray for me while I am traveling! I cough and blow my nose a lot! I'm sure I will be quite the nuisance on the plane :o(
  
• I am terrible about sleeping on planes, cars, trains, ect. And if I do not get enough sleep, I get physically sick. Please pray that I am able to get enough rest to stay somewhat healthy.
  
• I am traveling with one other student to China, and we will be joining the rest of the group who have already been there for 6 weeks! I am very nervous about coming into a group that has already bonded.
  
• Obviously, traveling abroad can be dangerous. Please pray for my safety!
  

Well, that is all for now! Next time you hear from me I will be in China! So excited! Until then...