Shelby workday

Last Monday (6/17), I went to Shelby to help sort medical equipment to be sent to Mali.  While there I was able to have some really great discussions with Barb Powell and Jean Viers, the ladies who go to Mali periodically to help out at the hospital.  Barb said she is most definitely going in January 2014 and will stay for 2 1/2-3 months.  However, as I talked with her and told her about the Spain trip, it came out that, through her missions work, she could apparently have the option to go the Forum in November.  She suggested that we just go straight from Spain to Mali, which would cost only about $800 (as opposed to about $2,000 - my fare if I were to fly from the States).  She's going to talk to Dian Harner and get the scoop - I hope to hear from her soon!  At any rate, we're going back to Shelby on July 8 to finish up the sorting and packing, so I'm sure I'll have more news by then.

One more exciting bit of info: Ms. Faith (a wonderful, missions-minded lady from my church who will hopefully be going to Mali with me) and I were picking Jean's brain on Monday as to what exactly we would be doing in Koutiala.  Jean said that we'll mostly be working in the warehouse, sorting and storing medical equipment.  She also assured us that everyone gets a chance to help out in labor and delivery at the hospital - holding mamas' hands and dressing newborns.  I can't wait!!

Thanks to all of you who have offered to donate items to and help out at the garage sale so far.  This is looking to be a pretty major ordeal - keep up the good work!  Blessings to you all.

Garage Sale Fundraiser - part 1

I'm so honored to announce that my church family will be hosting a fundraiser garage sale to contribute toward my Spain and Mali travel expenses.  The sale will be Thurs., Fri., and Sat., July 4, 5, and 6, at 331 Elyria St, Lodi, Oh.  If you (or anyone you know) has any items to donate, please let me know!  I'd be happy to pick them up or arrange a drop-off anytime between now and July 4th weekend.  The only stipulation is that, if you have large items of furniture to sell, you have to drop them off yourself at the sale location on Tues. or Weds., July 2 or 3.  If they don't sell, you are responsible for picking them up after the sale.  Everything else that doesn't sell will be donated to Goodwill, unless you specify otherwise.  Even if you don't have anything to sell, please come see us during the sale. :)  Stay tuned for more updates, and spread the word!  Thank you all so much for your support!