- Granma & Grandad a.k.a Tracy & Walter Menzer
- Mom (Sue Doshier)
- Perry & Aunt Z and Mama(Vivian) Wristen
- Dave & Amy Pape
- Hearts Together Church of Christ
- Guy & Brenda Brown
- Jason Marshall
- Coach Melton
- Shalan & Randy Inmon
- Betty Knight
- Nancy Stone
- Holiday
- Mountain Hideaway
- Any others that have escaped my memory at this moment.
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I seriously would not be here if it wasn’t for my grandparents. While the first chunk of my financial goal was mostly met due to them that is not the only way they supported me. Granma and Grandad gave me their blessings to leave and they pray for me every day. When I got discouraged they were one of the pillars of strength that I leaned on.
My mom, bless her lil’ heart, she put up with a lot.I was a little stressed, to say the least, during the 2-3 weeks that I took to pack. I was in constant worry about finances and such. I cried a lot. Ha-ha. She was so gracious in those times. She hid her sadness due to my departure so that I wouldn’t feel guilty or more anxious than I already did about trip. I know that must have been truly hard and it was completely selfless of her.
My church has been way more supportive than I could have ever hoped that they would be. I had people constantly wanting updates on the route, finances, people I’d be with and things I’d be doing. Our church recently moved buildings; so during the process of the church trying to sell our old building, they let me use it for a huge garage sale. People even donated stuff to sell. The church owned two 1940’s antique tables, and with one call they were freely handed over to me. “Wow!”
Some of my school teachers, coincidently ones that have impacted me the most growing up, donated for my cause-for God’s cause. That really meant a lot to me, because it made me realize I have a special place in their hearts just as they do in mine.
I’d also like to thank Mountain Hideaway. This is just the coolest little hole-in-the wall store, but they literally have (or can order) anything you might need for any trip you might be planning. I came into this store on several occasions and was always greeted with a smile and someone was always willing to help. Not only were they willing to help but these people actually knew the products. It was nice to be able to go into a store for once, and the worker not be just an employee. And the icing on the cake was that Mountain Hideaway discounted my stuff because it was for missionary work. “Isn’t that nice?!”
I had a few people that don’t even know me very well donated, and God definitely showed me something about what it means to be a true Christian. Sometimes God will call us to take part in something we might not want to, and sometimes He will call us to help people in ways that don’t even seem possible. God will break our hearts for the children that He is broken-hearted for.
“Does that mean we have to know them? Does that mean we will always have the right answers or immediately know how to solve their problems?” No, it means that God has chosen US to be the rescuers, and that He wants us to tune into His station maybe a hair more to find out what it is that we can do. It means that WE get a chance to have an even deeper relationship with God. God loves us so much that He is giving us a chance to help someone that He has masterfully created! “What a great honor to be able to take part in something that God has made!”
Again, thanks to everyone. I still am in need of finances, so please continue to keep my squad and me in your prayers.
