Update: June 24th

So just in case you were wondering about my current progress for my trip, here we go.

As of now my airfare has been paid for and purchased. This is a pretty huge deal actually, considering out of all the expenses for my trip, it was the largest. The cost of the plain ticket, including the flight legs to Johannesburg, Africa, was a total of $2,255.10. So having that taken care of is very relieving.

Also I have most of my $1,478 for the trip cost's taken care of. Only a few hundred dollars left there, which is also very exciting. As soon as that's taken care of then all I will have left is the costs of missing work, paying rent while I'm gone, ect. Which I'm continuing to believe will be covered and taken care of.

As far as the actual trip itinerary goes, I haven't gotten a copy of it, but pretty much I will be flying out on July 29th, and will be landing in Johannesburg on the 30th of July. I'll be returning on the 15th of August, but wont actually land in the states until sometime the following day on the 16th.

That means including the days I fly there and back my trip will end up lasting a total of 19 days. Pretty intense I must admit. But I'm oh so ready for it, and definitely ready to be headed over there.

As far as finances go please everyone continue to agree with me that the rest of the money will come in on time. I still would like to have it all taken care of by the very beginning of July to be honest, and think that its totally possible. I need around $900 more of just straight out cash, to cover my own personal expenses.

Thanks again to anyone who reads this at all or who cares. I appreciate the continued financial support, as well as everyone's prayers. This trip is going to be life changing for both me and everyone that we reach, and I can't wait for it.