Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Status Update

With just 12 days standing between me and my New York home, and three weeks before our departure for Zambia, I thought I would give you a status update!

Financial status:  So far I have been given and/or promised a total of $1,465!!!!  WOW what a blessing this is!!  Thank you SO much to everyone who has given at this point.  This total of donations nearly covers my airfare, a huge chunk of the cost of the trip.  I am still hoping to raise about $1,400 more to help cover and buffer my out-of-pocket costs.  Any size donation is greatly appreciated!

Life status:  The next 12 days are going to prove to be stressful!  In general, my stress levels this quarter have been high, and I am looking forward to a break.  However, 2 big papers, 2 doctor’s appointments, 1 apartment move, and 5 nights of babysitting stand between me and home!  (Not to mention all of the planning details which are coming together for the trip... including creating curriculum to teach Church History!) I appreciate all of your prayers and encouragement as I get through this final push!

Zambia status:  It was announced yesterday a PWBC that mom and I will be coming to visit/teach.  There was apparently much jubilation at this news, which makes me that much more excited to go! There have already been some requests for donation items for teaching supplies such as printer ink, an item which is too expensive to buy in Zambia.  I also plan to give gifts/donations for the +/-10 students who will be graduating.  These types of gifts/donations will be out of pocket, so again, any financial help will go a long way in making this trip a blessing for everyone. 

Praise the Lord for:
                -Financial provision!!
                -My roommate and I are nailing down final details for someone to sublet our apartment for the summer! What a wonderful blessing it will be to have someone covering the cost of our rent while we are away!
                -The Lord’s still small voice, leading and guiding my every moment… He is so so good J

Prayers for:
                -Further financial provision
                -Accomplishing all that I need to do! 
                -Stress maintenance… time for relaxing, sleeping, eating well, exercising, and enjoying friends
                -Wisdom and guidance for some medical concerns


Thank you everyone for sharing this journey with us.  You are such a blessing, and a crucial part of this ministry J

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