Everything happens for a reason

A couple weeks ago I celebrated my boyfriend's 23rd birthday at Hiro's Japanese Steak House. Of course no Asian cuisine is ever complete without a fortune cookie! So I grabbed a cookie, opened the package, and cracked it open. Inside it read, "You will soon be crossing the great waters". WHAT? How did the cookie know?!

I am not one to believe in luck, but instead, I believe everything happens for a reason. God has a plan for me, and this is just another sign he stuck in the road. At first I overlooked it, but now I realize exactly how fortunate (no pun intended) I am to have been granted the Carolina Covenant Scholarship, and to have been offered this wonderful opportunity to travel to Africa. This is going to be one of the most unforgettable experiences, and I can't wait to share it with you!