It's April 29th and our home is buzzing with excitement. It's been an experience going through the process just to depart. We're thrilled that our campaign raised just under $22,000 for The Esther School in Zambia. We've met so many new people, the kids got to experience public speaking for a cause, we've got to visit new churches etc. It's been a very busy but positive experience. We've had many appointments for different needles ( that wasn't always fun), we've been making crafts and attended many craft shows to help pay for our travels and Joes done lots of side jobs. The kids have really embraced the whole experience and felt a part of this calling.
Now that we're just a day away there does seem to be some nervousness. Grace isn't feeling great and she had a good cry over leaving her EA, her friends and our dog this morning. Gabe seems a bit quiter than normal, Cecilia's asking lots of questions and Sam seems extra busy, he just wants to know if he can go outside and play. Joe and I are relatively calm and feel some what organized. Our living room is lined with 12 suitcases (one even has a water heater for the school in it) and we're trying to figure out how to fit them in our van with our four children.
Thank you again to everyone for your support. We feel overwhelmed with the positive words of encouragement we have received, the financial support The Esther School has received and the prayer support.
