As we are approaching the end of a two VERY busy months of preparation, with at times juggling multiple schedules, each with varied intensities. We are tired, weary and just a bit fried both mentally, emotionally, physically and somewhat spiritually. So, much has gone on, with most of the time, feeling like we are running a marathon over and over.
So, far in the last month and half we have had a whirlwind of fundraisers going on and personal family functions.
April: Benefit concert fundraiser (profit $3110)
Personal Family Rummage Sale #1 (profit $1050)
May: Banquet/Auction fundraiser (profit $12,389)
McKenna’s graduation from High School
Graduation party #1
McKenna’s Senior Recognition night at Youth Group
Graduation Party #2
Rummage Sale #2 (profit $4200)
Interestingly enough, the last five events all took place within one weeks time....
The remainder of this week we finish packing up and cleaning out our house, in preparation for packing a shipping container that will arrive at our house on Monday the 3rd. We will have several hours to fill it with the items we are shipping to Kenya to help furnish our home and start our new life.
TIMELINE
June 3rd pack up our belongings into a shipping container to Kenya.
June 5th Move out of our home. Begin our travel schedule.
June 5th-10th Bethany, Mpls MN. Meet with our Organization’s leadership, finalize
last minute requirements and details.
June 10th - 11th North Dakota, visit with some friends
June 12th-18th Montana, spending time with Tim’s sister Shannon and family
June 19th - 25th Colorado, spending time with Tim’s sister, Sue and husband Brad,
saying goodbye to our beloved puppy Patch as he joins Sue and Brad’s
family
June 26th - July 1 New Mexico, spending time with Tim’s sister, Sara and her family
July 2nd - 13th Back home to Green Bay, WI. Spend time with family and friends.
McKenna attends Camp for one week, Tommy spending time with
friends for the week as well.
July 14th - 15th Canada, stopping and visiting with classmates and friends from
College
July 15th- 18th Massachusetts, spending time with Chrissy’s brother, Michael and
family, as well as meeting with new friends
July 18th- 27th Pennsylvania, spending time with Chrissy’s parents; brothers:Kirby,
Eric, and Joel and their families
July 27th- Aug 5th Return to Green Bay, WI. Spending time with Tim’s mom; friends
August 6th Moving day!!
THANKFULNESS
We are EXTREMELY thankful and grateful for the sacrifices of many who have helped us in so many ways: through serving with a servants heart in the various fundraiser events, financial gifts, faithful prayer warriors standing in the gap for us, encouragers who come at the right time to speak life into us, cheer us on as we run this race, God’s promises and word spoken to us daily, dear friends who step in time and time again to offer a helping hand and serve us with joy and love. To all of you who fit into these categories....We can never say THANK YOU enough!! We love you and appreciate you so very much!!
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