Adventures WorldRace SethBarnes Sponsorship Giving

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A thirtieth birthday signifies a landmark in life. I have
now lived through three decades including the 80’s (neon and punk rock), the
90’s (90210 and the band Jars of Clay) and now the millennium (Internet and I
phones). My team decided for my “30th” birthday to tell me 30
reasons they love me, so in no particular order, enjoy the insight of my team
regarding, well, me:

  1. Your
    boldness
  2. The
    way you are interested in every individual
  3. Getting
    “drunk” ON LAUGHTER together (remember the days Jen?)
  4. Your million
    and one life stories
  5. Your
    independent spirit!!
  6. The
    way you have a different tone of voice to greet people
  7. Your
    free trade business mind
  8. The
    example you are as a wife to us singles
  9. The
    way you kick butt at settlers
  10. Your
    honesty & openness
  11. The
    way you are with children
  12. Your
    obsession with food
  13. Your
    adventurous spirit and willingness to try new things
  14. ALL of
    your questions
  15. Your
    funky clothing style
  16. Your
    excitement in learning new skills
  17. How
    you make each new place a home
  18. You’re
    stunning inside and out
  19. Your
    passion for the Lord
  20. Your
    compassion
  21. Your
    faith in our God
  22. You
    seek after righteousness
  23. Your
    100% sheer awesomeness
  24. Your
    vision and focus
  25. Your
    attention to details
  26. Your
    commitment and dedication
  27. The
    way you lead this team
  28. Your
    ability to laugh it off
  29. You’re
    real
  30. Your
    silly side

My day in a nutshell was filled
with cards (yes, one given to me every hour on the HALF an hour starting at
7:30 AM).  Ienjoyed reading the
many cards from YOU back at home (close to 30 I believe), whether it was from
my teammates in China, best friends, amazing family members or my Dad’s (and
subsequently Mike & Patti’s) playful music cards, I felt the love from
home. Thank you for thinking of me two months in advance to send your
wishes—they are now hanging all over my bedroom in the soon to be Children’s
Village (aka orphanage).  If you
missed the card deadline, it is not too late, as there will be another card
delivery taking place at the end of June (July 14th-2 year
anniversary), then September (Sept. 16th-Dave’s b-day) and finally
November. You can send them at the beginning of those months to 

The World Race

      For: RACER’S NAME

      6000 Wellspring Trail

Gainesville, GA 30501. 

It is great to
hear from you, see pictures from home and if you want to “gift” us for a coffee
or date, that is easily done there too.

I am so thankful for every one of you back at home!! Enjoy a few more random pix from my b-day. Another blog on the ministry updated coming next week! God is doing some amazing work here in South Africa!! Be ready!

Iris Ministries Preschool and feeding center (left)location of our getaway-Bundu Resort in South Africa!Thank you!!