Greetings! I am writing this update with a full heart and a half-full support account.
I have been so encouraged by the response of so many friends, family and strangers giving toward my trip! It means so much when you donate and/or pray for me because you are not just giving money, but you are tangibly saying that you want to be a part of my story, or at least this next huge chapter of it. You believe in me and what I have been called to do and you believe that God can use me. I am humbled and truly grateful. I promise to put your prayers and donations to excellent use. So here are the numbers:
- I am quitting my job of 3.5 years at Compassion on May 13: 60 days.
- Road trip to Tennessee for a week of training and to meet my team on May 21: 68 days
- I am moving back to Buena Vista for the month of June to save on some rent and bills, sell most of my things and spend quality time with family: 80 days.
- I leave in approximately 113 days.
- I have $7,000 in my support account!! This means I have $8,500 left to go!
I can now officially launch to my first country (Peru!) on July 1!
I am praying and working hard to be fully funded by May 30. God told me to take a risk when I decided to go on this adventure, and I have a feeling this is only the beginning of those risks. So here are my upcoming fundraisers:
- Educational Wine Night on March 25: $10 cover at the door. A friend has graciously offered to cover the costs of the wine! Everyone will learn about several different wines (where it’s from, what to pair with it, how it is made, etc). I will also give a synopsis about my trip and why I am going.
- 5K Benefit Run on April 30:Each person pays $35 to participate and will receive a free t-shirt. There will be sponsors, prizes and sweet people to run with. If you cannot make it to Colorado for the run, consider participating in your own city! Register through my blog, run wherever you are, and I will send you a t-shirt in the mail.
- Huge Yard Sale on May 14:I will ask others to donate items I might sell and will also be selling lots of my own junk…er…treasures. J
- Benefit dinner TBD:I will cook something delicious and homemade for you. Possible live music. And what is music without dancing? Free dance lesson included? Quite possibly.
I love each of you dearly and once again am so excited and grateful to be partnering with you in this journey. Please call me, e-mail me or comment on my blog if you have any questions or advice.
Blessings to you!
Love,
Ruth
