I'm Off to Kenya!

Just a quick post tonight to tell you all that I'm off to Kenya tomorrow! I'm feeling so very many emotions but mostly excited and hopeful. Excited to see old friends and make new ones. Hopeful that we can bring a message of love and being remembered.

I will most likely not be able to update my personal blog while we are in Nairobi but our team blog will be updated with the basics as often as possible. That blog is: http://ecclesiakenyaoutreach.tumblr.com/

Also I have broken the $10,000 fundraising mark! Yippee! I have less than $1,400 to go and donations are continued to be accepted until after I return, so spread the word.

Much love to you all. I can't possibly begin to express my gratitude for your support!

Officially Going Back to Kenya!

As of today I am officially going back to Kenya with the team for Ecclesia! And back to see my friend Mary! Let me tell you, this is the best news I've gotten in awhile. We are taking a team of 20 people 2/3 of which are returning. I know that the kids we've worked with before will be so happy to see so many familiar faces coming back to see them! We have our first training meeting this Sunday and I've got to get fundraising.

This year I am hoping to spend a longer amount of time in Kenya. I am applying for a teaching fellowship with The Kibera School for Girls, and if accepted I will be in Kenya for over two months. My goal is to fundraise not only for my own trip but also to raise money for Homecare Spiritual Fellowship. I am going to raise additional funds to buy medical supplies, clothes and school supplies for the children Ecclesia works with in Kibera. Stay tuned for details on the fundraiser!