Frankfurt

Here in Frankfurt waiting for the next flight.  Easy flight over; I watched two movies and sat next to David Beckham.  At mcdonalds cafe... Because it was a recognizable sign for everyone to meet.  Love!

En route

Going...going....

On our way!!

EEE

Ethiopia Eve Eve.  It's similar to CEE aka...Christmas Eve Eve...when I am in a state of panic...somewhere between "What did I forget?"  and  "I can't wait until Christmas morning!"  Only, this isn't Christmas, Virginia.  And I am NOT Santa Claus.  I am just a mom.  I won't be able to make a dent in the complex poverty structure in Korah, nor will I be able to carry enough shoes for everyone that needs them.  I am just a mom.  I would have loved to have been able to bring 100 home-sewn dresses...I should have thought about starting that months ago.  Ha...Andrea...I think I have a "foolish project" project in mind! 

three more days

what....three more days?!!!!! yikes!
Shoes and sheets and school supplies...packed.
I have been pre-warned about the evening meltdowns (Moms' turn now) and the long days...
and the kids.  so many kids...I hope to sink into bed at night with exhaustion from the kids!  Please pray I don't get sick and can give everything I have.

I have also heard the internet will be sketchy...and I may not be able to update reliably, but I will try.  I will also not post pictures of everything...out of respect for the people we will serve...but I will try and share as much as I can.  Thanks again, everyone for your support in making this possible for me!!

Exciting pre-travel news!

This just in from Stacy... "I am so excited! we are going to be able to put the beds together!!!!!!! In the houses. I can not believe we are getting this opportunity! We also have decided to buy a family bed (big bed) because most houses will not hold a bunk style. We are going to be able to purchase 17 beds, 17 mattresses and 17 blankets!!! AHHHHHH. In other news karlee and I visited the dump area today. Kill us now. We also did 7 home visits. love you all see you all soon!!!" Cool..... And on a side note, we did reach our goal of collecting nearly 100 sets of sheets for the students who will be re-entering school in the fall. They will be so excited!!!

100 or bust

This is what 100 pounds of donations looks like...all bagged up and tidy. Unzip the zipper and you will have an explosion of scientific proportions. lol. It's a good thing at least one of the bags has wheels. And I actually went to Target the other day to buy a "smaller" bag for my own belongings because I thought the suitcase I planned on taking was too big. haha. I needed room for the extras that didn't fit in my two allotted humanitarian aid bags, and then there is the whole female problem of not knowing what to bring to wear.....but at least I won't be alone...I bet Susan is struggling as well!! Thanks to all my awesome friends!! I've been blessed!