I've been back in the states now for almost three weeks. That's a little crazy! 

As I sit here and reflect on the last 9 months a slideshow of faces and moments pass through my head. 

I pause at some more than others remembering the impact it had. 

And then I realize that I wouldn't have met any of them if it weren't for you.

Yes, you! You! The person reading this blog right now! 

It is because of you that this opportunity, this dream, was fulfilled! You are the reason I made it out there and the reason I stayed!  

To those of you who prayed for me, thank you. I felt your prayers in moments of fear, brokenness, celebration, and healing. Having your support allowed me to see the fruit of prayer and learn more about the heart of the Father. 

Thanks to those who read my blog, you made me feel like someone was listening. In moments when I just wanted someone's story out there you were there lending and ear. You made me feel cared about and that someone else out there cared about the people I was encountering. 

And thanks to those who supported me financially. When I sent you those thank you letters I had no idea the magnitude of thanks I actually owed you. I had no idea what I was about to experience. Thank you for making this possible. I wouldn't trade this experience for anything. My perspective on life, my life itself, has been completely altered in result of this journey. I was able to spread the good news to people who otherwise might not have ever heard it. You changed and impacted our lives. 

So thank you, thank you, thank you for all your support! 

(If you never saw photos on my blog I am so sorry, it is very difficult to upload photos here, but my Facebook is full of them! Add me!)