Update #3

Today we received our third financial update.

We were starting to feel a little worried about our timeline because we were still well under 1/3 of what we need to raise. We haven't booked our airfare yet, and we'd like to be leaving in less than one month. Things weren't looking fantastic. But, we are trying to trust the Lord in this and in His timing. We have friends from Eastern on the ground for their internship, and their money is coming up short. They may have to come home early. There is no promise that our plan will coincide with the Lord's.

It's always a little nerve-wracking to see the email with our financial update. I get nervous for a few seconds, because what I'm about to read will continue to determine our future plans. As of today we have raised $6786 in one time gifts and total monthly pledges. This is more than double what our last figures were. Michael and I are so thankful! This means we can book our airfare now. This means we are well over half way to our goal. This is the encouragement and affirmation we have been hoping for, and feel that at this point we are sure we are heading to Rwanda in January! Obviously we have more money to raise, but we are over the half-way "hump."

Thank you for all of your prayers. For those of you who have been led to give financially, thank you for making this possible. Michael and I are truly blessed to be supported by so many people from all over the country and from all walks of life. We are so thankful!