Its a bittersweet time as our team reflects on the past 11 months of our lives. Part of us is excited to be able to take a warm shower, wear different clothes, use a cell phone, and see our family and friends. The other half of us knows that this family we have grown accustomed to will never quite be the same. We have experienced real highs and lows with each other and now its time to start a new season of our lives. We have helped wash each others hair out of a bucket, smelled one anothers bodies to see if a shower was necessary, and been there to talk for hours when processing some of the very hard things we have had to see this year
I wanted to take this time to thank you for joining me in this journey. Although you may have not had the chance to wash lice out of the hair of children in the Philippines, or play freeze dance with AIDS Orphans in Uganda…you are as much part of this change as I am. Without your prayers and encouragement (especially after the robbery in Tanzania when I just wanted to throw in the towel and head back to America) and your financial support…this wouldn’t have been possible.
Last year, when I signed up…we were told that we would have to support raise thousands of dollars. This thought made me sick to my stomach. I hated asking people for money because I have always seen myself as a fairly independent and responsible person. I ran as many fundraising events as possible and earned much of the money through working. However, I had to humble myself and ask. I had to give you an opportunity to join me in what I was going to do, And you did!
I have spoken with strangers from all around the world whom have read my blogs and supported me, as well as many of my family and friends.
So with 14 days left, I need to humble myself once again and step out in faith. I still have aprox. $2,000 left to raise by November 15th. If you feel led, any financial contribution (even $5) will help me reach my goal. Thank you so much and I can’t wait to see you all in December and share with you how your contributions changed many faces around the world.
