It's been a while! I think it's time for an update!

I stepped away from the blogging for a couple of weeks, so I think it's time for an update! So as of this moment I leave in 61 days for Ethiopia!!! I cannot believe that! 61 days!! It's coming up quick! And there is still so much to do! I'm collecting donations to take with me. I have toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, balls, pencils, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and some clothes. I'm preparing myself for the trip. I think no matter how many times you have been to a country like Ethiopia, you still have to do some preparing within yourself. I absolutely love Ethiopia and feel very much at home there, but there is a level of poverty and hunger that is unlike anything in America. It really does change the way you see the world and experience life. It changes your life forever. And you are changed in a way every time you go.

Mostly there is a lot of prayer that goes into my preparation for going back to Ethiopia. I get very close to God in the days and weeks leading up to the trip. After all, He is the reason why I go and keep going back. This is the work He wants me to do. This is His work and He has chosen me to do it. But I am not alone. God doesn't chose individuals to do His work because then the focus would be on that individual and not on Him. I believe He calls many people to the same task so He gets all the glory for the work. It's not about me! It's all about Him! Everything I do is about Jesus.

I am still fundraising! I still have a ways to go, but I know God will provide every penny I need. You can definitely help me reach my goal! I am selling beautiful Ugandan necklaces! These necklaces are made out of magazine paper!! They are gorgeous and unique! No two the same!!


You can purchase a necklace or 2 or 3 ;) by click on the necklace purchase button on the right side of my blog. Order as many as you like! I have 16 remaining!! They are $25 each.

You can also purchase Love Ethiopia bracelets for $5 each. You can find a button for that also located on the right side of my blog.


I also have some Love Africa magnets for $6 each. I think I have 5 of these left.


And....since no one gave for the coffee giveaway (!!!) I am extending it with a little twist. For each donation of $10 you will get ONE entry into the coffee giveaway. This donation is in addition to any purchases made. This giveaway is for 2 bags of Three Avocados coffee and a mug! Awesome deal!! To donate for this giveaway click on the donate button on the right side of my blog.




For any of these items or giveaways, you can also give by check if you do not want to give by Paypal. You can find information on how to give by check on the right side of my blog. As always, I ask for your prayers for my trip. Thank you all for your support of me and my trip. I appreciate more than you know! :)

Selling Ugandan Necklaces to Support My Trip!

Beautiful Ugandan necklaces for sale to help support my upcoming mission trip to Ethiopia. These necklaces are made out of magazine paper and rolled into beads. They are gorgeous! All the necklaces are multicolored necklaces. Each necklace is $25. All proceeds go directly towards my upcoming mission trip to Ethiopia. On the right side of my blog there will be an order form to purchase the necklaces. (If you want more quantities than I have listed just let me know!) Order as many as you like although I only have 19 left! Spread the word to any one you know who might like these. They also make great gifts! ;)