11 suitcases are packed full of stuff for the kids! We've been collecting shoes, socks, clothes, diapers, craft/art supplies, school supplies, medical items, toothpase/toothbrushes for the last 6 months. Every bag is completely maxed out at 50 lbs. My Type A personality-self was lucky enough make an itemized list for each of the 11 bags...it was really fun and I'm not kidding :) Each team member will bring one of these suitcases along with our personal suitcase.
Who knew cookies could bring in so much dough!
Last weekend our team did a fundraiser at 4 church services and made over $1600! We sold baked goods, snow cones and flowers. Our team is now fully funded and we are ready to go! Shallow deep thought: Why don't good-looking guys buy baked goods? Oh girl, you know I saw many and they walked right past that table...maybe they're saving their money for Carls Jr??
Washer and Dryer Update
We have raised enough money to buy TWO washers and a dryer! The Black Nurses Association donated $1,000 toward the machines. We will actually be purchasing the washers and dryer in Kenya during our trip. I'm stoked about this because one of my goals was to raise this money. Thanks to some of my friends who gave specifically for the w/d. As the self-designated team historian, you bet I'll be taking lots of pictures!
Collins
Collins is the boy I sponsor in Kenya. He just sent me a new picture. He's 12 years old now. Isn't he cute? In his most recent letter he wrote: Miss Mandy, Receive greetings from me. Thank you for your gift that you sent for me. I still have your pet picture. In our country we are peaceful. We are not fighting each other again...I thank God that you are a-live. I thank Him because he cares for you and me. My family loves you so much. We are still praying for you...your son, Collins. Sweet boy. I'm really bummed that I won't be able to meet him on my trip to Kenya.
Flip Flop (i was)
Look what my roommate, Kate got me for my birthday! It's a bracelet that's made of flip flops. Yes, flip flops :) Apparently thousands of discarded flip flops wash up on the African shoreline. Nasty trash. But now the local people collect and recycle the waste to make accessories, jewelry and sculptures. Genius! These products provide earnings that allow them to maintain their way of life and provide a better future for themselves and their families. Lots of cool stuff for sale check it out: http://www.flipflopiwas.com/
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Thursday, August 13, 2009
Africa in 3.5 Weeks!
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