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Saturday, June 18, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Count Down
It's getting close! We leave for China in 3 weeks. I'm trying to fit in all of my preparations before then, including gathering everything I'll need while in a 3rd world country, preparing my heart for God's work, and getting my home ready for visitors while I'm away! It's a lot to do, but it'll be here before I know it!
Our flights have been booked, and they cost more than anticipated. The total cost of the trip is now at $4,103. After the 1/3 I was to pay up front and the generous contributions of family and friends, I have a trip balance of $1,500 due next week. I had a very generous teammate work the missions garage sale in my name last weekend while we were away in Louisiana, so hopefully I'll have some money added to my account from that. I'm also sending in my necklace fundraiser, which did make a little bit for me. Please pray with me that God will continue to make provisions as He has been doing thus far!
I have a student in my summer class who is from China, and he's helping me a little with the Mandarin I've been learning through a cd in my car. I spoke a few things to him, and he actually understood what I was saying! He did correct a few of my pronunciations, and I'm looking forward to practicing some more with him. I may also have to watch a few episodes of Ni Hao Kai Lan. :)
Charlotte's asking for something, so I'll go now, but I'll continue to update periodically even while I'm gone. I'm told they supply computers and internet in our hotel rooms, though they do monitor what we do on them.
Our flights have been booked, and they cost more than anticipated. The total cost of the trip is now at $4,103. After the 1/3 I was to pay up front and the generous contributions of family and friends, I have a trip balance of $1,500 due next week. I had a very generous teammate work the missions garage sale in my name last weekend while we were away in Louisiana, so hopefully I'll have some money added to my account from that. I'm also sending in my necklace fundraiser, which did make a little bit for me. Please pray with me that God will continue to make provisions as He has been doing thus far!
I have a student in my summer class who is from China, and he's helping me a little with the Mandarin I've been learning through a cd in my car. I spoke a few things to him, and he actually understood what I was saying! He did correct a few of my pronunciations, and I'm looking forward to practicing some more with him. I may also have to watch a few episodes of Ni Hao Kai Lan. :)
Charlotte's asking for something, so I'll go now, but I'll continue to update periodically even while I'm gone. I'm told they supply computers and internet in our hotel rooms, though they do monitor what we do on them.
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