On the Verge of the Beginning

It's hard to think that the tour hasn't even started yet. I've been away from home for 5-6 weeks and I haven't even stepped foot on Euro soil yet. Well, regardless of how long it's been, tomorrow is the day we get in the vans, drive to the airport in Johannesburg, South Africa and fly for 10.5 hours to Germany and then another 2 hours to Nice, France! THEN, I can say the tour has officially started!

On Thursday (yes, on day 1) we have our first concert in Monaco and it's quite the high profile event. We're praying that we won't look like we freshly walked off the plane! Let the smiling begin (even when you don't feel like it!).

The time that I have had here in the Southern Hemisphere has really been a blessing! I've been able to develop these deep relationships with the kids and a few of the chaperones that I'll be traveling with and I also know that I've become much more prepared, mentally and spiritually for this opportunity having been here --- maybe no physically when it comes to the energy levels diving in, but that'll come!

Just wanted to let you know -- we're flying out tomorrow -- and yes, that means our Visas came though! Praise God for that one ...

See you in Europe!