I recently realized I never updated my journal after my trip. I was so swamped with catching up with my classes and finals. Plus, there really was no time in country, and despite all my best intentions I really didn’t journal. But I did take pictures, and really, they conveys my experience better than my [...]
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April 2, 2008
Three days!
Oh. My. Word.
I’ll be boarding the plane for Ghana at 12:30PM on Saturday. (Well really the plane that takes me to Chicago to board the plane for London where I board the plane that takes me to Accra, but you get the picture.)
Am I prepared? No.
Am I scared silly? Yes.
Am I excited? Yes!
Thankfully Juli got [...]
March 4, 2008
One Month and Two Days!
I can’t believe how close it is now. I know the time will fly right past, especially given how busy this month will be. I have two friends flying in on the 12th to volunteer at the Wonder Valley JAF Family Retreat from March 16th-21st. They’ll leave on the 26th, and then right around the [...]
January 30, 2008
A Lesson in Grace & Patience
I think grace and patience are two of the most important things that we should show others, and something I always need to practice, and I’m definitely getting to practice them as I work to get my Yellow Fever immunization. There is a shortage of it, something I was unaware of till I showed up [...]
January 16, 2008
More Immunization Fun
On Tuesday I got my polio booster. I’m starting to feel like a pin cushion! Next up I have an appointment on the 25th in Phoenix to get my Typhoid and Yellow Fever at Good Samaritan. I also got a scrip for Malaria medication, so I should be set.
I also decided to sign up for [...]
January 8, 2008
Fundraising & Immunizations
I officially have all my funds, and even a little over! I’m currently at $3,404! Many thanks to Dr. & Mrs Shillito, Aunt Rita, Aunt Marian, Mr & Mrs Spielman, The Loftus Family, The Wagner Family, The Grissum Family, Lilly of the Valley Church, and everyone at Messiah Lutheran! I am in awe of God’s [...]
November 19, 2007
Donations and a Story
Well so far I’ve received $150 in donations from my church family. This will be added to whatever we raise at the brunch to go toward the grant, so really it’s $300! Others have also said that they will be donating. I am so blessed!
I’m working on a display to have at the brunch on [...]
November 6, 2007
Accepted!
I got confirmation last Wednesday that I was accepted on the April 2008 Ghana Outreach! Then on Saturday I got my fund raising kit, and Hearts In Motion, a required Bible study. It’s all so exciting! I’m actually going to Africa! Of course now I’ve had my first doubts and fears surface, but I remain [...]
October 28, 2007
Passport!
I now have my passport! This was the last thing I needed before sending off this batch of paperwork, so on Monday I will send this packet off, and I could possibly have confirmation of my acceptance to the team. After that I can start fundraising in earnest. I need to have $1600 in by [...]
