Passport Renewal

Oh dear, my passport unfortuantly expires the day before I leave for Costs Rica. So I have to get a renewal. My family has never done a renewal of the passport so we have no idea what to do. It also doesn't mean much to my family because they aren't going anywhere in January where they would need a passport. So my friends, it's up to me now. Parents don't seem to care much about it, so I have to take control.

So far I've figured out: I need to get a renewal form from Shoppers Drug Mart, I need to get passport picures done, I have to take form, old passport, new pictures and whatever else to someplace so they can send out my passport.

My problem: I have no idea where to get pictures done, how much it's all gonna cost, where I'm going to get my passport sent out and how long it's gonna take. Oh my goodness, I'm leaving in January.

I'm worried. Worried because I have to do this on my own, worried because I don't have a clue what I'm doing, worried because I don't know how long the process is going to take, worried worried worried. This is the first time I've worried over anything to do with this trip. Your prayers are much needed, as much as I want to fully give this over to God and not have to worry, there's a part of me that just keeps hanging on to it. Pray that things will fall into place, pray I don't stay worried, pray I trust God for this.

Lord show me what to do.

Much love,
Hannah

Getting Close

So today I was sitting looking at my calender and noticed that I have less then two months. Wow. It's so close. I feel like the next month and a bit are going to fly by, just like the past months have. With work, christmas, and all the fun activities inbetween. It will be January in no time. Which is exciting and scary all in one thought. I'm excited by the new adventure God has place before me and I can't wait to learn more about Him and make a difference for people in Costa Rica. Then, I'm scared about being away from home for such a long time, getting everything ready before I leave and the ways God is going to change me while I'm gone. But do not fear the excitment wins over the scared part of me. For I know that God has gone before me, He has planned out this trip before I was even born and He's going to make it happen, everything is going to fall into place in his perfect timing. So I have nothing to fear and nothing to worry about.

Please continue to pray for me! I have another little request that needs some prayer, I am currently looking into colleges and universities for fall 2012. I need to pick where I'm going before I leave. So please be praying that God would show me that path He wants me to take to get to where He wants me to go. Its so exciting looking into schools and programs, but picking one is the hardest part. Your prayers are most appriciated!

Much love,
Hannah

Flight Is Booked!

Today has been an exciting day, I bought my plane ticket to Costa Rica! I purchased travel insurance. I'm all set to get there! I couldn't be more excited! It's all happening so fast! To think that just two months ago I was getting home from camp wondering if I had even been accepted for this YWAM trip. Now I'm two months and 3 days from getting on my flight and headed to San Jose, Costa Rica! It's almost doesn't even feel real.

I also want to give a big THANK YOU to all the people and families that have been supporting me financially and in prayer. God is providing for me in ways I didn't know He could and I'm so excited to see how He is going to continue to provide! So THANKS YOU! And please continue to pray for me.

Some prayer request for November:

- That I would continue to trust God for all the funds that still need to come
- That I wouldn't get overwhelmed by all the things I still need to prepare before I leave (Passport renewal, insurance, proper luggage, and so much more!)
- That I would remember why I am going on this trip
- That God would prepare me for whats to come in the next couple of months, during my trip and after.

Thanks everyone!
Much love,
Hannah