Caroline's update!

With less than 150 days left on the countdown until Ecuador, the nerves and excitement are continuing to build! I have really enjoyed getting to know the group I will be traveling with this summer. All of us have been working hard setting up and brainstorming fundraiser ideas. We simply started by writing and sending out letter to family, peers, and neighbors. We also set up dates to sell jewelry, baked goods, and hand out m&m's after the weekend masses. I look forward to Tuesday nights with the other group members - it gives us a chance to learn and build together on the Lord's faith and the mission he has made for us. I am so grateful to be blessed with such an amazing experience and I honestly could not be more excited. My friend recently came back from a trip she took to Uganda and she was sharing amazing stories with me this morning; it made so much more excited for Ecuador! We are all looking forward to putting our Spanish to the test, as well. I am certain that we will spread God’s word and light to the people of Guayaquil, Ecuador.