I love this picture. It was taken on Hair Day.
That is when two gals come in and re-braid all the children's hair.
I thought of Buckwheat from The Little Rascals...

You are just going to fall in love with these
Little Rascals!!

As we get ready to go there is so much that can make us anxious

"will the funds come in"

"can I leave home for so long"

"what will happen to me in Africa"

"am I ready for something like this"

The list can go on and on... The trick is remember

God is in control!!

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:6-9