Thursday, December 28, 2017

New Year's reflections

As a new year approaches, I love to reflect on the changes that have taken place in the past 365 days--both internally and externally. I don't usually make New Year's resolutions, but sometimes I make goals or just write down my expectations for the new year, and then release them all to my Loving Father.

2017 was certainly a time of momentous changes for me. Here is a summary of the hills and valleys I've seen this year:
January:
  • Resigned from Genesis Healthcare 
  • Traveled to Kenya with group from Wheaton Bible Church  (WBC) 
February:
  • Traveled alone to Niger to work at Galmi Hospital 
March:
  • Returned to USA 
  • Started job with Supplemental Healthcare/ Northwestern Medicine 
  • Began long-term assignment process as a missionary with SIMUSA 
April:
  • Stormy was very sick; multiple trips to vet 
  • Roommate moved out 
May:
  • Finished my first 5K!

  • Started gluten free/ dairy free diet for my health 
  • Attended a family wedding and a friend's baptism 
June:
  • Last day with Supplemental Healthcare 
  • Attended my brother Tyler's Master's Ceremony in Philly 
  • Attended my cousin's improv show in Chicago 
  • Celebrated my 31st birthday 
July:
  • Attended one week orientation at SIMUSA headquarters in Charlotte 
  • Started job with Residential Home Health
  • Visited winery in Iowa with a friend 
August:
  • Started job with Brookdale Senior Living 
  • Saw the best musical ever, HAMILTON, in Chicago with all of my best friends 

  • Sold my condo in Warrenville
  • Celebrated my friend's graduation from CNA school 
  • Took family vacation to Philly and the Jersey Shore 
September:
  • Line dancing fundraiser for my trip 
  • Celebrated the one year anniversary of my church, Tri-Village Church (TVC), a sister campus of WBC 
  • Moved in with my parents and put my things in storage
  • Visited NYC with Tyler (first time) to watch our cousin's play
October:
  • Attended one-week training at SIMUSA headquarters in Charlotte 
  • During weeklong Missionsfest celebration, was presented at church as the first missionary to be sent overseas from TVC
  • Attended my cousin's baptism
  • Chick-fil-A fundraiser in Wheaton for my trip
November:
  • Began Second Language Acquisition course through Wheaton College 
  • Attended annual Friends for Therapeutic Equine Activities benefit dinner with my dad
  • Attended PAX Unplugged convention of board games with my brother in Philly

  • Celebrated Friendsgiving with high school friends (class of 2004!)
December: 
  • Saw Star Wars: The Last Jedi on opening weekend in Minnesota with my friends from college
  • Last day with Residential Home Health 
  • Celebrated a white Christmas in Chicago with friends and family! 
  • Dislocated my right knee for the third time (today...breaking news...)
Please pray with me that these trials and triumphs will work together for God's glory!

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Into the darkest season, comes The Light


It's been called "the most wonderful time of the year." And while it is certainly special, this December for me has been especially difficult emotionally. I get very involved in my patients' lives, especially as I treat some of them for several months, and almost all of them have had setbacks this month: whether from illness, rehospitalization, a devastating prognosis, or just general idiopathic decline. One even passed away suddenly. And friends and neighbors are dealing with their own health struggles, loss of beloved pets, and family upheaval. It just seems like no one is very merry nor bright!

Surrounded as I seem to be by grief and sadness, I could be tempted to despair. However, as I am reminded by my favorite movie series (above) and book series (below), darkness allows you to see the light that much more clearly:


My happiness in this season has been found in everyday moments with my family, in a road trip to Minnesota with my college friends, in serving at church, in snuggling with my dog, in playing board games and going to the movies, and in buying Christmas gifts. But these things will pass away. My hope and my joy are found in The Light of the World:


One of my greatest blessings in this season is sharing with my current patients and coworkers that I am moving overseas. Although this means that I must say goodbye to them soon, they have been very encouraging about my new endeavor, and this news has opened up many spiritual conversations as they question my reasons for leaving my family and comfortable suburban life. One patient with chronic pain asked me several theological questions this week, but what she really wanted to know was, "Why is God so mad at me?" I reassured her that her chronic health problems are not a judgement for something she has or hasn't done, pointing her to passages about Paul in the New Testament and Job in the Old. She invited me to come back just to visit after I'm done working with Residential. We will pray together for her upcoming surgery (in late January) to be successful.


Let us be light and love to each other! Have a Merry Christmas! 

Friday, December 1, 2017

We are not done

I got my 2nd tattoo today. It has significant layers of meaning for me. Here's what it looks like:
I substituted the Arabic letter "ن" (pronounced noon) in the word "not" in order to show solidarity with my Middle Eastern brothers and sisters.
The motto "We are not done" comes from my Pastor, Wil Franco, at Tri-Village Church in Streamwood, who gave an impassioned (I mean, more than usual) sermon on this topic several months ago.
Here is what this means to me, in the context of the Gospel which I believe in:
1. I have been saved by Jesus, but I am not done; I am in a process of sanctification until I meet Him face to face (Hebrews 10:10, 14).
2. No one else is perfect, either, so I should extend forgiveness as He has forgiven me (Colossians 3:13).
3. We are commanded to go out and proclaim the Good News, and this won't be done until all have had a chance to hear and believe (Matthew 28:18-20, Revelation 7:9-10). Everyday, I have a part to play in that, no matter where I'm living at the time.
4. Including the Arabic letter reminds me that many people will try to kill us or imprison us, in order to stop the Truth, but ultimately, God will prevail over the enemy of darkness (Revelation 12:10-12, 7:16-17). What an encouraging hope to have!

I got the tattoo so that these important reminders will be always before me, everywhere I go!

**Edit: I should give credit where it's due: my brother in Christ, the wonderful Chris Baker, who runs Ink180 Ministry in Oswego, which helps former gang members and survivors of sex trafficking by covering their scars or tattoos without charge. I brought my idea to him and he made it into art! Thanks, Chris!**

Friday, November 24, 2017

The next 3 years

Change in plans

For the first time in my life, I'm going to be a city dweller. After some changes in personnel at Galmi Hospital, my plan for the next 3 years has been altered slightly. But many faithful friends have reminded me, "God is not surprised by this change in plans!"

So instead of studying Hausa language in Niamey (the capital city) and then moving to Galmi Hospital to work in their rehab department, I will now be working with therapists in Niamey, associated with Clinique Olivia and CURE Hospital. The timeline has not changed; I still hope to depart in April with faith that I will be fully funded very soon! (See previous post below for budget update.) I will be studying French in Niamey for 6 months full-time and then begin taking on OT responsibilities as I continue studying for another 6 months part-time.

Language learning continues


In the SLA (Second Language Acquisition) course, I am learning about fully voicing my fricatives and removing my emPHAsis from the wrong syLLAble (apparently in French there is NO emphasis). I am now meeting with my instructors online (long live Skype!) 3-4 days/week, in addition to doing the coursework. The struggle is real. 

Have you heard about Niger in the news? 

After the attack that killed 4 American and 5 Nigerien troops on patrol near the Mali border, the US issued a travel warning for Americans in the northern region and the southeastern region of Diffa. I want to assure you that SIM takes this warning seriously; however, these regions do not affect the ministry in which I will be serving. Niger is about 3x the size of California, and the areas under warning are about 600 miles and 900 miles (the distance from L.A. to Portland, OR) away from Niamey. But I definitely appreciate everyone's prayers for safety!


Prayer Requests

  • Another SIM hospital in Niger, CSL Danja Fistula Center, is facing a change in leadership as their interim medical director is leaving. Please pray for wisdom for SIM Niger as they fill this position, and for the staff of the hospital during the transition.
  • The malaria season in Niger has just concluded, as the season turns drier and cooler. Please pray for those recovering from this disease (you may remember the young girl we treated at Galmi last February who had contracted cerebral malaria and could no longer walk nor sit upright) and for the ongoing efforts of medical teams from SIM, Samaritan's Purse, and Doctors Without Borders (MSF/Médecins sans Frontières) to become increasingly effective at prevention education.
  • Pray for the medical staff treating patients in the southeastern region of Diffa during the recent Hepatitis E outbreak, which is being managed by Doctors Without Borders (MSF/Médecins sans Frontières). Mortality rate is down from 29% to 1.2%, but there is always more to be done. You can read about the progress they have made here.
  • Please pray for me, regarding the relationships with my boss and coworkers, as they continue to ask me to take on more than I can handle due to a surge in patient caseload. 
  • Happy Thanksgiving! I'm grateful to spend this holiday season with friends and family. Please pray that we can enjoy it together with joy as I look forward to my departure. 

Friday, November 17, 2017

Looking for a few good men & women...

Support Update

I'm at 71% of my monthly support goal! Huzzah! I'm looking for 23 more people who could join the team at the following levels of support:


If you're interested, please click on the Donation Page at the top right.
You don't have to begin giving immediately, since it will prompt you to enter a start date (and end date, if you so choose), but please keep in mind that I have 2 major pre-field preparation requirements coming up: January 14-Feb 9 is cross-cultural training in North Carolina, and March 15-18 is CMDA training in Virginia. Thank you for anything you can give!

Already giving?

Could you host a dessert reception or invite me to your small group, in order to give others a chance to consider partnering with me in my ministry? If so, please contact me!

Personality Testing

Have you heard of the Myers-Briggs system for classifying personality types? Do you know what your type is? SIM and Wheaton College are both proponents of knowing your type so that you can play to your strengths in teamwork, ministry and language learning, so this subject keeps coming up. I happen to be ISTJ. (If you want to take a simple version of the test to find out yours, click here.) But here is another way to think of the personality types: in Bible characters! Which one do you most relate to?

Prayer Requests

  • Please continue to pray for Niger, one of the least-reached countries in Africa:


  • Please pray for my last 19% to be raised so that I can be fully funded!
  • Please pray for my time management as we are being asked to work more hours at my primary job, and I'm trying to prioritize my online classes 

Friday, November 10, 2017

Back to School!


On October 30th I started my next phase in preparation for SIM: the online class, "Second Language Acquisition," through Wheaton College. This requires 1-2 hours of coursework/day and Skyping with my instructors at least 2x/wk. I am also continuing my theology classes online and just completed Theology II. The current class is called "Studying the Bible for All Its Worth." Contrary to what I was hoping, this season of studying has corresponded with increasing requests from each of my employers (I am with 3 rehab companies) as occupational therapy is always in demand. Please pray for my time management and sanity.


In addition to the success of Chick-fil-A Spirit Night (see previous post below), I have more good news about support: my MedSend grant application has been approved! They will begin paying my monthly student loan payments once I go active with SIM, which is a huge burden lifted off of my shoulders! Thanks be to God! They will also subsidize my registration for the CMDA orientation for new medical missionaries in March (bonus!). Thank you for praying for this!

Sometimes in my daily activities, the fact comes up that I am moving to Africa next year. When I am asked why on earth I would want to do that, I explain that I love God and that He has shown me that I can use my skills as an OT to serve people who otherwise would not receive any rehabilitation services. To help keep perspective, this is why I do what I do:

By praying for and supporting me, you are ALSO part of something bigger! THANK YOU!

If you haven't yet heard my presentation, and would like to meet me with me, or if your small group could benefit from hosting a "real live missionary" :) please email me to set something up.




Monday, November 6, 2017

Chick-fil-YAY!!!


On Monday, Oct 30th, I held my "Spirit Night" fundraiser at Chick-fil-A of Wheaton. Thanks to everyone who came out to support my trip to Africa!!!



At peak hours, there was a huge line through the restaurant...it was mostly people to support me! 



Between food sales and the spin-to-win prize wheel, I raised $509.65 in just 3 hours! Whether you are family, church family, new friends, high school friends, or we just met-- whether you dined in or drove through-- THANK YOU! 



If you didn't make it out to Wheaton, but you'd still like to support my trip, 
you can click here to go to my donation page. 

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Book review: "Found in Him" by Elyse Fitzpatrick

Between my Missionary Preparation Program at church, my agency (SIM) requirements, and the online classes I'm taking from Wheaton College and Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, I have to read about a million books. (Seriously. Thank God for libraries!) I'm actually excited to read every one, though, and I'm still reading (or listening to audiobooks) for pleasure in my free time, so I just thought that maybe when I come across a particularly excellent volume, I could share my review. Here's a recent favorite:


This book contained excellent apologetics, not just touchy-feely self-help stuff but the real meat and potatoes of the Christian faith, and more specifically what it means to be in intimate relationship with God. It was theologically rich, and yet also emotionally satisfying; something I've rarely found in other authors as they tend to appeal to one or the other, head or heart. It struck deep chords within my woman's soul. Elyse understands what it means to "love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul and all your mind" (see Deuteronomy 6:5, Matthew 22:36-40), and this book spoke to every part of my being. Highly recommended!
Find it on Amazon.com 

Sunday, October 22, 2017

MissionsFest & Prayer Requests


I've had a busy month so far, and it's not letting up! It has been my privilege to be presented before the congregations of Wheaton Bible Church and Tri-Village Church, their sister church in Streamwood, as part of MissionsFest 2017. During this week I also presented my ministry before 4 small groups. This was the theme verse:

We are only God’s servants through whom you believed the Good News. Each of us did the work the Lord gave us. I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow.
--1 Corinthians 3:5b-7

This particularly strikes a chord with me as I am gathering my support team, because I may be going out to work in the field of Niger, planting seeds of God's love as I meet physical needs, but I can't go without being sent--by YOU! So thank you for your encouragement, enthusiasm and support!

Here are some things you can pray about for me and the hospital:

I sent a newsletter out a few days ago, so check your spam boxes if you were expecting to receive it but didn't get it yet...otherwise, click to sign up:

Finally, if you're near Wheaton, MARK YOUR CALENDARS for October 30th!
From 5-8pm just mention "SIM" at the counter or drive thru and Chick-fil-A will donate back up to 20% to SIM! The address is 301 E. Loop Rd, Wheaton, IL. The COW and I hope to see you there!


Monday, October 9, 2017

Recalculating...

I've completed my week of pre-field training at SIM USA headquarters, and I have to report some recalculations in my plans for ministry at Galmi. All good news, though! I am no longer required to study French before arriving in Niger, since the French-speaking therapy assistant, Barnaba, has been accepted into school for additional training. It is now more important that I complete 6 months of Hausa language study, in Niger, because the remaining apprentice only speaks Hausa.
Oumarou, on left, speaks Hausa and I will participate in his training at Galmi; Barnaba, second from left, is now in school in northern Niger! Please keep him in prayer

I now have the following timeline:
>>Ongoing: theology classes online
>>October-November: language learning class online (Wheaton College)
>>January 14-February 9: Cultural Training Institute in North Carolina
>>March 15-18: CMDA orientation for medical missionaries in Virginia
>>April?: depart for Niger; study Hausa for 6 months in Niamey

I need your support now more than ever, as each of these trainings require registration fees and some require travel. With your help and if it's God's will, I will be on a plane overseas by April!

So here is an update on my support raising:
I have currently received pledges totaling 68% of my monthly budget! THANK YOU to everyone who is giving and who has pledged to give!!! If you are interested in joining my team, you can click here to be taken to my SIM donor page. You may start your giving at any time, but as I mentioned above, it will make a big difference in registering for all of my trainings/ classes if you can start before the end of the year. Please pray about it and let me know if I can pray about something specific for you, too!

Thursday, October 5, 2017

The Potter's Workmanship

Beautiful pots formed by hand by skilled artisans in a Nigerien village

While at SIM SendOff (pre-field training) in Charlotte this week, we were asked to consider the following passage of the Old Testament from Jeremiah. I thought I would share some of the wisdom and insights I gained as I reflected on it:

The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord saying, “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will announce My words to you.”  Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there [s]he was, making something on the two stone slabs.  But the vessel that [s]he was making of clay was spoiled in the hand of the potter; so [s]he remade it into another vessel, as it pleased the potter to make.
Then the word of the Lord came to me saying, “Can I not, O house of Israel, deal with you as this potter does?” declares the Lord. “Behold, like the clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel." 
-Jeremiah 18:1-6 (NASB)

I imagined myself in the prophet Jeremiah's place as I meditated on the passage. Every sight, sound, and smell of that Nigerien village, which some of you might remember me visiting in February, came back to me. The dust in the air tickled my nose as I walked through the village. I had to duck to enter the door of the mud-and-straw hut of the potter. It smelled of donkey dung and it was humid and cool inside. Several of us crowded around to watch. I recalled the potter's leathery skin and her pop-bottle eyeglasses as she crouched on the floor and demonstrated her skills for us, and heard the THWACK of her paddle and her occasional shouts at the curious children to clear the doorway so that she could see by the bright light of the desert sun. 
One of the potters at work; she uses donkey dung to make the clay and water to mold it, beating the shape into being with a flat wooden paddle. She works by daylight since she has no electricity

Asking God what lessons He wanted me to take away from this object lesson, I reflected on the following:

  • the potter/God makes beautiful vessels for her/His use out of the available materials; dirty things (like donkey dung!) have a purpose (see Isaiah 1:16 & Romans 6:13)
  • when the vessel comes out imperfect or lumpy, the potter/God doesn't throw it away; she/He reshapes it into something beautiful again (see Colossians 2:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17)
  • the way to reshape it is by adding more water; in the Bible, water is the wellspring of life, or a symbol of the Holy Spirit (see John 4:10-14, Revelation 22:1-6)
  • as the potter shapes the pot, she/He molds it firmly with her/His hands, and sometimes a good THWACK! (see Deuteronomy 8:5, Proverbs 3:11-12)
  • the potter pulls off any unnecessary bits and tosses them away, until the pot is perfect (see John 15:1-3 for a similar analogy)
Pretty cool, right? Feel free to comment with your own insights!

Monday, September 25, 2017

One who is "cent"


Someone shared this with me recently and I thought it was great:
Every time you reach for a penny in loose change or find a stray one on the ground, I want you to look at One Cent and stop to say a prayer for me...One who is "Cent" across the world as a missionary! (And for any other missionaries you know, too!)
😆😆😆
Here are some of my current prayer requests:
*Praise God that my boss let me take off for the SIM training in Charlotte, October 1-7; please pray for my focus and clarity during this time
*Pray for my application to Medsend, a student loan repayment program for medical missionaries, to be approved
*Pray for my time management as I work part time, meet with potential partners and take online classes in theology and second-language-learning skills


Thank you for your support! 

Friday, September 15, 2017

Awesome Party & A Lot of Packing & Answered Prayers, OH MY!


First, a HUGE THANK YOU to my friend Dazzlin' Dawn who hosted my line dancing party/fundraiser last weekend! It was so much fun and I loved cheering for everyone who walked away with a raffle prize, especially my Aunt Mary who won the grand prize getaway to Nashville!!! 


Big thanks to all who donated goods/services for the prizes, including Megan and Sherri at Heidi's Salon and Spa in Warrenville, and to those who helped set-up, clean up, take charge of the money, and mostly everyone who came out to support me and my ministry in Niger!!!

 




If you missed the party but would still like to donate to my launch fund, please use this link. 

ANSWERS TO PRAYER:
Thanks for everyone who has been faithfully remembering me in prayer, as September has been a whirlwind (is it over yet??). In addition to the success of the party, I'm grateful for many friends who have pledged additional support toward my monthly goal of $3,248. I'm also excited to announce that I've been approved by the Board of Elders at Wheaton Bible Church as their newest supported missionary! Altogether, this means that I'm now 51% supported!

Grateful for the blessing of my condo for the past 6 years!!

I closed on my condo on Friday, so thanks for praying for that, too. It's been a stressful time of packing, selling furniture, donating thousands of things and storing some important stuff that I couldn't part with. Stormy and I now live with my parents (still in Warrenville). If you need our address, please email me! 

PRAYER REQUESTS: 
*For grace and patience during the transition to living with my parents once again 

*Energy to sort through the rest of my belongings
*Wisdom about when to leave my part-time job (started July) without burning bridges
*And for an affirmative response on my MedSend application, a student loan repayment program for medical missionaries



Friday, September 8, 2017

Fundraising Update

I'm thankful for all of your support thus far! I've met with many of you to share my vision for Niger & Ethiopia, and the response is awesome!

Mom, me, Tyler (surprise!) and Dawn at a last-minute planning session


My parents have helped me stage the condo and sell it, my friend Dawn is throwing a big fundraiser for me this weekend, my brother flew in from Philly just to be here for it, friends are taking some of my stuff to store it for free, and every Sunday more people at church ask how the preparations are coming. I can't do it without all of you!

Did you know that the motto of SIM, my sending agency, is "By Prayer"? I value your prayers for me above all! Sometimes I can get bogged down in packing up the house, planning the fundraiser, and juggling jobs with 4 companies, and I'm in danger of losing my JOY. But your prayers and encouragement keep me lifted up.

Here's the fundraising update: I still need $2,682 in monthly pledges in order to be fully funded. Once I'm at 80% funded, I can purchase airline tickets and be ready to launch in January!


Prayer Requests:
-for my fundraising party on Sunday, for good turnout, for opportunities to share my ministry with new people, and for everyone to have fun!
-for the church Elders' meeting on 9/12, where they will vote on supporting me financially
-for the condo closing on 9/15 to go smoothly
-for the next step in my ministry training, called SIM SendOff, which is a week-long training in Charlotte, NC from Oct 1-Oct 7

I hope to see many of you at the fundraiser on Sunday from 2-5pm at the Emerald Green Clubhouse, 29w370 John Bardeen Dr in Warrenville! We'll have line dancing, 30 raffle prizes and crafts for sale. If you can't make it but are still interested in supporting me financially, you can use this link. I'm blessed to be your bridge to serving and raising up Christ's disciples in Africa! 

Sunday, August 20, 2017

Moving out, moving on!!

SOLD!!! I listed the condo last Tuesday, got 4 interested buyers, and signed a contract on Friday! PRAISE GOD for a quick and painless process, and for His provision above and beyond what is expected (Ephesians 3:20, "Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think").
I will close on September 15th, which means that I will be moving back in with the parentals quite soon. Thanks for all your prayers and support in the process!

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We are in "Defcon5" planning mode for my big fundraiser party in Warrenville on Sunday, September 10th! Please save the date and invite your friends! View evite


I have my first deadline for SIM coming up on August 31, so if you've been praying about/considering/debating financially supporting my ministry in Niger, I could really use a "vote of confidence" in order to get off to a great start! The goal is to be 50% supported in order to attend SIM's pre-field training in October. Could you be one of 20 people needed to start giving $80/month?
You can use this link to give online, or send a check made out to SIMUSA with my account #044178 in the memo line, to: SIM USA, PO Box 7900, Charlotte, NC 28241
Even if you can't commit to $80/month, what about $20/month? $10/month? Every gift is appreciated and will go a long way in Niger!!

And most importantly, THANK YOU for continuing to pray! THANK YOU for joining me in serving the needs of people in Niger through Galmi Hospital!

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

It's getting real...

Hi all! I'm pleased to say that my gorgeous 2BR/2BA condo is now listed for sale...and I'd say it's been a great first day of showings, since I got an offer about 2 hours ago! Please pray that they'll accept the counter offer. Or maybe more interested parties will come forward in the next few days! We were planning an open house for Sunday, but we might not need it!!

Things are moving forward with SIM. I am meeting with as many potential partners face-to-face as possible, while still working 23-30 hours/ week. If I haven't contacted you yet about getting together, and you'd like to know more about my ministry, feel free to reach out to me. If you have already been praying about how you can support me, now is the time!

  1. You can comment below or email me to join my mailing list for newsletters and prayer updates. My goal is to have at least 100 faithful prayer partners. I just sent out the first newsletter last week, so check your inbox, and let me know if I missed you! 
  2. You can setup an ongoing (monthly or annual) financial gift with SIM by clicking here. My goal is to have at least 40 monthly financial partners, at an average of $88/month. 
  3. You can also send a check, made payable to SIMUSA, with my account #044178 in the memo, to: SIM USA, PO Box 7900, Charlotte, NC 28241. In addition to the monthly support, I need estimated one-time support of $26,500 for several types of expenses such as pre-field training, travel, setting up my house in Niger, and my tuition and living expenses for French language study in Quebec (for the first year).


Here's how you can pray for me:
  • for the right buyer for the condo (at asking price)
  • for the anticipated transition to living with my parents once again
  • for good balance between work and theology classes and the meetings I need to keep up with
  • to be 50% supported by September 1
THANK YOU for considering how you might continue to partner with me as I serve the needy at Galmi Hospital! Please let me know how I can pray for you, too!

Thursday, August 10, 2017

Renovations!

We've completed the updates to my condo and will be listing it with ReMax next week! I think it looks fabulous. Thanks to my parents for all the help, and our friend Sherri for the paint:
Painting the cabinets! They were light oak which you can see in bottom right corner

New "antique white" kitchen!
If you know anyone who wants a 2 BR/2 BA condo in Warrenville, IL, send them my way! And please pray for the right buyer at the right time!
Also, I'm sending my first email newsletter today (much more detailed updates), so if you want to receive it, please comment "add me to the list" below or send me an email and I'll send it along.
God bless! ❤