Background

Lecrae is one of my favorite artists..... his lyrics convict me in so many ways. He released his new album last week titled "Rehab" - and I've been listening to it constantly since then. I really love it.... that being said, this is the one song i'm stuck on at the moment... I want to share it w/ you b/c I think it's awesome -- and so true.  Check it out.

Always - Always!!!!!

This trip in November will be my 6th trip to Russia to work with the sweet kids I've come to love. That means 6 times of 'Fundraising', and MANY times of seeing God's provision. I can't begin to tell you all of the stories of how the Lord has provided for me and for our teams over the past few years... but I'm sure if I really sat down to write it out it would take ALL DAY! 

That being said, God has completely blown my mind again! Erin and I have been making necklaces for the past few months to raise funds for our trip, and a friend of mine gave me the idea that we should have a table at Fair on the Square this year to try and sell some necklaces. My first thought was, "What!?!?!? Maybe, but I'm not sure if anyone will buy them!!" haha.... But after thinking about it, I thought it was a great idea! 

Bert let us set up in front of the Facemaker, and we had a table today! Let me tell you - God never ceases to amaze me...... we went in today having just enough for one plane ticket.... (last time we counted what we had, it was $642 exactly - one round trip ticket to Moscow!!) Anyway- we set up today.... we had our necklaces, and then some amazing hand made stuff that my dad's sweet friend donated to our cause.... and through all of that, we raised enough money for both of our plane tickets, our visas, and enough for some expenses while we are there! God is SO GOOD! His faithfulness to us is SO good, and I love that it is continued confirmation that He is behind this! We could not do it with out Him! 

So, THANK YOU THANK YOU to all of you that came out today, we SO appreciate it, and we are SO excited to make this journey with you.

The rest of the funds that we raise will go to expenses during the trip (hopefully taking some of the orphan grads to dinner, coffee, helping those who are in need to get some things for their dorm rooms [specifically a sweet girl named Nastya (see Nastya's Apartment , etc and maybe even buying gifts for the children at the orphanage!) We are so excited to see what the Lord has in store in the next months as we prepare to go! 


That being said.... God is FAITHFUL! 


Always - Always!!!!!!!