I embark on one of the most interesting and scariest trips in my life. I was still so new at this that I wished that someone else would take this task on for me.

Rachel and I head off to a territory, brand new to the two of us. She is more than excited, being a young teenager. I am not willing to go so eagerly, but in the end, I find that I must tackle this fear like David against Goliath.

Another deep breath, "Okay, Lord, this is it. Again I pray for one of your guardian angels to watch over us as we do this trip." A bead of sweat rolls off my forehead and down my...