WOW! Things seem to be happening so fast now! There have been so many exciting things happening this past month that have offered me all kinds of distraction. I competed in the USKA LA State Championships a couple weeks ago and this past weekend I ran my first ever 1/2 marathon. Now that I am past all of the intense training for those two events, I am now finding my attention is redirected to training/preparing for January and the exciting possibilities that this long-anticipated adventure brings!! I've been researching flights and trying to find the best deals and I've also been working on my support letter that I'll be sending out soon! It's all so exciting and each new thing makes this whole adventure seem more and more real!!
I love the idea that life is an adventure worth experiencing. Every new encounter or activity gives us new insights about who we are as people and how the world functions. I hope that through this experience in Tanzania I will learn about and appreciate the culture of the people there. I hope to also gain new insights into a different way of living compared to how we function here in America. I believe that every culture has something wonderful and beautiful to contribute to the world and I hope to explore that while I am in Morogoro. I also hope to learn more about myself and how I view the world and how those views affect me and my life decisions.
Well, for now I've been working on my sponsor letter that I will be sending out to friends and family soon. I hope that everyone will contribute in some way (and that does not necessarily mean money). Of course, it is a strong aspect of the trip because there is no way that this trip could happen without financial support from others. But, there are other kinds of support that I will need as well. For example, I believe that prayer support is one of the most crucial elements to a successful mission, so if you are a pray-er, please add this mission to your prayer list! Also, I would like to collect childrens' books and sheet music to bring with me. The guy I will be replacing has mentioned that the Wesley Primary School is looking to build up a library, but they are sorely lacking books. Thus, any contributions would be greatly appreciated! Also, the students are very excited about learning music and how to read music, but they lack the supplies to make this happen. Thus, if you happen to have any old childrens' books or sheet music lying around that you would like to donate, please let me know asap!!
As promised in my first post, here is the information about what my expenses will look like and how to donate money to my cause through The Advance:
This is what my projected budget is looking like right now:
Travel Expenses (flights to and from Tanzania): $3,000-$4,000
Housing: $100/month, $600 total for 6 months
Food: $100/month, $600 total for 6 months
Miscellaneous (medical expenses, emergency fund, etc.): $100/month, $600 total for 6 months
Miscellaneous (medical expenses, emergency fund, etc.): $100/month, $600 total for 6 months
In order to make a donation, please go to:
At this site you can easily enter the amount you wish to donate and under “special designation”, you will find my name listed. Please note that through The Advance, 100% of your donation will go to support me. By setting up a completely separate account from my personal finances, I am even better able to make sure that 100% of your money goes directly towards my necessary mission expenses (this money will NOT be used towards weekend trips, the purchase of souvenirs, or anything non-mission related). Please note that, YOUR DONATION IS TAX DEDUCTABLE. If you would like more information, please visit: http://new.gbgm-umc.org/advance/
Good night everyone and blessings to all!!!
<3 Christine
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world."
~Harriet Tubman
~Harriet Tubman
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