First of all, I'm home safe and sound after being in Africa for almost five weeks — no problem (hakuna matata). Secondly, thank you to everyone who sent well wishes and prayers my way. I felt your strength and support throughout. Third, the mission trip was wildly successful, and I'm totally pumped yet again. Fourth, yes I summitted Mt. Kilimanjaro. Woo-hoo!

As I doubt anyone has the patience to read through a 100-page summary of all my experiences, I'll be merciful and brief. Maybe in the coming