A little tiny update and a gigantically huge thank you

I leave for Argentina in 1 week and 2 days.   

Ready for this? 

You've given $3,010.  You've donated 50+lbs of supplies that I'll be packing very tightly into my second bag.

I don't know why I'm surprised.  You are amazing people.  God is even more awesome.  But I am in awe.

With the extra money you've donated, we get to build a new closet for the kids and do some much needed backyard patio work.  We get to buy new sheets and bedding for the kids.  We get to do an hour craft and bible story every day we're there.  We get to take the kids and staff out to lunch and to a movie.  Not one cent of the gifts you've given will go unused. 

I am grateful.

And people keep asking me if I'm excited. And that doesn't really describe what I am.  Yes, I'm a little excited and nervous but more than that I have a feeling of anticipation.  I'm ready to experience the ways God will continue to show himself. 

So, as I'm packing my bags (carefully) and preparing my heart, please remember to pray.  Specifically for travel and safety, but mostly for God to work through us in unimaginable ways.

I will be using http://argentina-mission.blogspot.com/ to write about the trip and to keep everyone updated.

Thank you for your obedience to God's prompting and for your generosity.

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These kids

The fundraising is over.  The money has been raised.  Tickets have been purchased.  But it's all just really beginning, isn't it?

I got this picture in an email today, it was taken on May 8th.

Look at these faces, all 26 of them (even the one hiding).

These are the faces your donations are helping.  These are the faces you've been praying for. They're smiling.  As if they're saying thank you, thank YOU.

These kids.

They already have my heart.

And love, yes, they need love.  I'll give them all that I've got.

But they also need things.  Like shoes. And coloring books. And toothpaste.  If you have some to spare, I'll gladly pick them up or pay for shipping.  Just email me at allyinargentina@gmail.com, or find me on Facebook.

27 days.

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