It has been hard to find time to get to the internet, let alone blog. I always wonder, “What do I have to share that could possibly touch someone’s heart. What do my friends, family, and supporters back home want to hear and know about?” It would greatly help me out if you could offer some feedback—i.e. more writing, less photos, etc. I will admit, I have taken hundreds more photos and hours more video footage than I could ever share with you. I also have a million thoughts running through my head at any given moment, and trying to figure out what to share with you has been challenging.
As an update to my support, my AIM (Adventures in Missions) account has reached its full need. That is an AMAZING blessing, as seven weeks before I left I had just reached 25%. PRAISE THE LORD!!! It still blows my mind every time I think about that. If you are still interested in financially supporting me, there will be things throughout the year, not covered by my AIM account, which I will need to purchase. Already the enemy has had his hands in my belongings—my computer has acquired a virus from one of the internet cafes, carried via my thumb drive. As a result my thumb drive will need to be replaced, as it will not store data properly anymore and I may have to take my computer in to be repaired. In addition, my glasses were broken—snapped an arm off near the screw—so I have been wearing them with only the one arm attached for the last three days. Of course I did not plan ahead and left my contacts in the states. I am looking to get those replaced here in Cambodia, as eye care and likes are much cheaper than elsewhere. Those are the types of things that I cannot count on my AIM account for, as well as gifts for our ministry hosts, toiletries, etc. Sooooooo…if you are interested in helping out in that department, it will not be tax deductible, but you can send checks payable to the following:
Traci VanSumeren
c/o Tim VanSumeren
2040 Lehigh Street #209
Easton, PA 18042
My parents will deposit it into my account, and I will have access with my debit card. Those of you committed to monthly pledges may either cease, apply it to the World Race as a whole**, apply it to one of my teammates**, or to the address above. Thank you all so much for the contributions you have already made. This year would have been impossible without you, and I cannot extend enough gratitude! I give all of the glory to our Father, but you were all His tools, and I have been so blessed!!!
Lastly, if you are interested in sending a care package, there are a few things I need and a few comfort things that would be great to receive for my birthday :0) — Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant, Venus razor refills, Irish breakfast tea, homemade cookies, etc. The shipping is expensive, but if a few of you wanted to go in together, that would help decrease the fee. If you are interested, the address is as follows:
Youth With A Mission Thailand National Office
P.O. Box 20 Thungsetthi Post Office
Bangkok 10263 THAILAND
It will have to be mailed priority (1-2 weeks), or it will arrive well after I’m gone. Also, DO NOT send any valuables through the mail and clearly state a $0 value for the package. Note that it is a gift with no commercial value. This helps avoid taxes through customs. Thank you all so much!
**If you are interested in either or would like more information, ask me and I will get you the necessary information.
