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!

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!

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! ❤