10 Days Till Kenya!!!

So in 10 days I will be on a plane to KENYA! Yay. I'm getting so excited.

Today I am shopping for little things: sunscreen, bug spray, over-the-counter meds, stickers for the kids...

I also am buying my insurance today. I don't know why I keep putting it off; I think maybe because it's boring. :)

Thank you for all the people who are praying! God has continued to bless this trip through more donations (more than I think I need... but he knows more than me) and people who have tips for me because they've been to Kenya. I hadn't realized it was a popular place to be if you're from GR, but it seems to be.

The extra donation money is in my saving account to spend on the kids or any extra expenses that show up. I'm excited to have extra so I can get craft supplies, games, or maybe shoes for the orphans.

I love these kids, and I haven't even met them. I can't wait to go!!!

Fundraiser Objectives and Results!

Well, So far we have raised $2,619! Amazing! 
I am so impressed by people's generosity and willingness to help. Thank you so much!

Your money has already purchased my airline ticket ($1486) and Volunteer Fees ($766). This week I am purchasing my traveler's insurance ($121) and getting my vaccines ($250-300... I'm not quite sure yet).

In addition to awesome donators, my pampered chef fundraiser had 17 orders and raised over $140 towards my trip! Thank you Heidi Cumings and all my shoppers! You guys are wonderful.

Also, Brad from my Starbucks store is letting me collect new or gently used clothes for the kids. :D I work for a wonderful company. I am allowed two free suitcases for travel with Delta, and I'm hoping to fill one of them with clothes/shoes/socks for the orphans.


Thank you to those who continue to pray for me and this trip. I can tell that you are doing it!

A Great Friend

So, Dec. 9 from 6:30- 8:30 there will be an Pampered Chef Party at My House. It's hosted by my great friend, Heidi Cumings and Myself. She is generously donating all of her earning from the party towards Kenya!
How Awesome!
I am so blessed to have such giving people in my life.

So, please stop by Dec. 9 and shop around. :-)
(If you need directions fb or call me.) 

 These are two cute photos of Heidz and I bowling. haha

So Amazed!

WOW! We went from 1,000 to 1,500 in less than a WEEK! Thank You SO much. Wow! I'm speechless.

If you'd like to contribute; there is time! I still need money for the volunteer fee, vacaniations, and water while in Kenya. You can send a check (addressed to me) to my home address or stop by for some Jewelry Shopping! My mom is selling retired Silpada Jewelry for a discount, and all the proceeds are going towards my trip. (Awesome Mom!)

Also, this Sunday Marcia and Leeland Houvingh brought me with them to an African Church Service. It was awesome. The worship was in Swahili and the sermon was in English. It was nice to experience some of the Kenyan culture here in the USA, and talk to these sweet Christians.

God Bless