The time for us to leave is approaching quickly and we are extremely excited. Our flight is scheduled to take off on Sunday evening out of Chicago. We will fly through the night and arrive in Dublin mid-morning on Monday. Erin will begin right away with student teaching, beginning on Tuesday. As for me, I have a little breather once we arrive, as Dan - the leader of the ministries with which I will be volunteering - will be away at a conference.

This week is full of finishing up duties here as we try to finish out our current jobs, pack up everything, and get around all of the details that are involved with moving overseas for 6 months. This weekend, we were able to enjoy seeing some friends and family down at Upland, and we got to share about what we are about to do and give the lesson for the Upland Community Church senior high youth group - which we have both volunteered with in the past. We had a lot of fun doing so and it gave us even greater enthusiasm for the work we will be doing in Ireland.

Prayer Requests:
-That Erin and I finish well, at the school and at the golf course respectively
-That we get all of our bases covered with documentation, financial support, insurance,and a work permit for Erin that will begin after she is done student teaching
-That God will continue to prepare us in every way for the big transition