"For i know the plans i have for you, declairs the LORD. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future!" -Jeremiah 29:11 I know that God has a plan for my life and I believe that if I trust and seek the Lord with all my heart I can do great things. Because it is only through God that I can have the power, strength and ability to further his kingdom.

   My name is Bethany Pawlik and I was born and raised in the land of 10,000 lakes that are frozen for half the year. Also known as Minnesota. I love it in Minnesota! it allows me to experience all 4 seasons. It gets to be 90+ in summer and there is always snow on Christmas. I was basically an only child growing up, but i do have two older sisters. Sarah (28) and Katy (30). That places me as the baby of the family at 19. because of the age difference i felt like an only child when my sisters were off at college. Sarah is now married and my brother in-law is amazing! Katy is engaged to be married in May of 2010. My family has encouraged and supported me through each and everything that i do. i feel blessed to have such a caring and supportive family.

   I did PSEO my senior year in High School and currently attend Century College. i am going for my Associates there and then plan on transfering to North Western. I am flip flopping between two carriers as of now. All i know is that I want to do something that involves children.

   God has been working in my life transforming my heart towards missions. Africa has always laid heavy on my heart. It started with the movie Lion King and alwyas wanting to see a wild lion and has turned into something much deeper. I am very excited for this trip to Swaziland and the experiences that we will all share. It will be fun to get to know all of you! :]