Dumb Mistake

Now that Mike received his Christmas gift, I can share this funny story. This is not one of my brighter moments. For Christmas, I bought everyone a small gift. As I was walking around shopping, thinking of what to get for each person, I saw the perfect gift for Mike. Amy and I recently had a discussion about Mike's hobbies. One of them was rocketry. Yes, you read that right, rocketry. I didn't even know that was a hobby. Anyway, since Kenya's independence day had occurred the day before, there was a display of fireworks in Nakumatt which is kind of like a Super Wal-Mart. When I saw the Texas Rockets, I immediately put them in my cart. When I got home, I packed them away in my bag and didn't think anything of it.

Randomly, Suzy and I were discussing something and I mentioned I bought fireworks for Mike. She paused and looked at me and said, you can't bring fireworks on a plane! They are explosives. I thought for a moment and realized, yes she is right! Duh. That's like trying to sneak in a shoe bomb. Imagine if I hadn't mentioned it and I packed the fireworks in my bag. Then my bag gets searched and I get arrested for trying to smuggle in fireworks. Despite my pleas, they may not believe that I just was clueless! We had a good laugh about that. Then the laugh continued when we realized that people in Tonj don't know what fireworks are! They might think war had broken out again. That headline would read "American Inadvertantly Resparks War in South Sudan After Five Years of Peace Due to a Slight Misunderstanding."

When Suzy went to load the plane a few days later, she took the fireworks to MAF and explained the situation. They had a good laugh about what I almost did. Then they said they would check with the pilot. Apparently he gave the ok as long as it was put in the danger box which is where anything explosive is kept.

So, I got to bring them to Sudan after all. Mike and Sabet were going to set one off this evening. However, Sabet called one of his security friends who advised him to wait until the next day. He wanted to announce it on the radio so no one would be worried!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from sunny Sudan! We are blessed with cooler weather this year and I am so thankful. Last year it was unbearably hot, but this year it was bearably warm.

On Christmas Eve I had a slow, relaxing day. It was nice to have time to rest and read. In the evening, we had our White Elephant Gift exchange. Among some of the prizes was: a toy chicken, candy, pearls and a doll, a book and nail polish, a cat ornament, work out wrist bands in Rasta colors, a wild america bandana and toy gun. The candy was inevitably stolen. The chicken toy remained with it's original owner (sorry Amy!). Then we closed the night by watching "Christmas with the Kranks" and had homemade egg nog. It was just as good as the stuff in the carton!

Today was a nice day as well. We started the day with a yummy casserole and bacon (a rare treat). We had a few visitors stop by. For Christmas in Tonj, everyone dresses up in their best outfit. Then they walk around town showing off their clothes. They go from house to house and eat cookies. My favorite was Mario who came in a zoot suit and a pimp hat!

Then we opened a few gifts and had a church service. Sabet read about Jesus' birth and we had communion. After, the dinner preparations continued. Suzy brought everything we needed for a proper English Christmas dinner. I think I prepared about 1000 brussel sprouts! Around 2:00 we ate and boy was it delicious! We had turkey, stuffing, yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes, carrots, brussel sprouts and rolls. Dessert followed which were mince meat pies - so good! Then more presents and hanging out. The evening ended with a light dinner of cheese, meat, bread, dips and crackers. We were not hungry, but ate the awesome food anyway. Then we sat around chatting and laughing. Among the things we discussed were where we were when significant events happened (like the Challenger blowing up, the Berlin wall coming down, Princess Diana's death, the OJ verdict, etc.) and what makes us irrationally angry (me - snoring. It's not the other person's fault, but I get enraged and want to hurt them!). It was really fun and a great Christmas day. If I couldn't be with my family and friends, it was nice to be with my Tonj family.

I pray you all have a Christmas filled with joy. Don't forget to remember the reason we celebrate - God sent Jesus to save the world. He is the free gift offered to everyone. If you haven't accepted it, do it today!

Mr. Bean

Last night an emergency came to the clinic. It's every parent's nightmare. No, it wasn't malaria. It wasn't a burn or even a bad cough. This child put something in his body that wasn't supposed to be there. He put a bean in his nose and the parents couldn't get it out! How many of you have had a child do something like that? I had a friend who ate a barbie shoe. I'm sure there are many stories like that. Dr. Tom tried to get the bean out, but the child wouldn't stop fighting him. So he gave him a sedative and went back a bit later to try again. However, this child was a fighter and the sedative didn't work. He screamed the whole time! Fortunately, Tom eventually got the bean out. Unfortunately, the child had put two more in there so much to Tom's dismay (and the child's) he had more work to do. All is well and the little boy went home, three beans lighter than when he came.

Staff Christmas Party

This afternoon we had our staff Christmas party. We invited all of our Sudanese staff, their spouses and kids and a few Kuj family friends and relatives. It was really fun. We sang Christmas songs, in English and in Dinka, read the Christmas story, had cookies (that we decorated) and soda and then gave out Christmas presents. The children got to pick out a stuffed animal. It was so sweet to see their smiles as they hugged their toys. It was a neat time of fellowship and celebration between us all.



(People came with the hair done for Christmas. Little Aman had a mullet. It was awesome!)











(Mike and Amy with Albino's family)

Completely Solar

We are officially running on solar power only! We have been running partially on solar and partially on generator for a while now. This means we will be saving lots of money each year on fuel costs. This project has been in the works for a long time now and we praise the Lord for His provision and for bringing this to completion.



(Josh has been with us for three months and did an amazing job setting up the new solar system. He has many talents and can fix anything. We greatly appreciate his hard work.)

Mass Exodus

As the referendum approaches, thousands of people from South Sudan are leaving the North and returning to their family homes. Because no one knows what will happen after the vote, people living in the North originally from South Sudan don't want to be stuck there if something bad happens. Many buses are passing through Tonj daily filled with people going home. It's a reminder that Sudan's future is uncertain and we need to be praying fervently for this country.

Season of Rest

Today many of our staff members left for their Christmas break. Without them, there are only ten of us here. The place feels empty. Last night we had a chance to say good bye and hand out a few Christmas presents.



I will miss the Hippopatamus Club and their laughter.





While they are gone, our clinic will be seeing emergencies only. Please pray for Tom and Stephanie, our doctor and midwife as they handle the clinic on their own.

One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure

When I was at the air strip today, I saw a little boy with a homemade toy made from scrap metal. I have seen others before, but this one was the most impressive. It's amazing what people can do when resources are scarce.

The Happiest Place on Earth... in Nairobi

One of the things I miss during the Christmas season is going to Disneyland. I love the atmosphere and all the lights. One of our favorite places in Nairobi is Java House. They have really good American food and incredible milkshakes. A few nights ago I was excited to see the Java House at Junction (my favorite mall) all lit up. It's not Disneyland, but it will do!

Why We Have a Clinic

Here is a neat story that was posted on the In Deed and Truth blog. It is the perfect illustration of why we are here and why we are staying over Christmas and through the referendum. We are not here for a band aid, but to reach hearts for Jesus.

Ayen's Story, by Sabet

Ayen is a mother of three children. She came to the clinic with her one year old son Akeej. Akeej is sick and her other children have gotten sick many times before. Ayen loves her kids and she wants them to be healthy. For that reason she has been seeking a way to improve their health and ensure a happy life for her kids and also for her as a mother. Unfortunately, one of the ways many Sudanese people seek treatment is through witchcraft. They visit the witch doctor who often gives them a charm to wear. They are told that it will heal them and if they remove it, they will be cursed.

George our lab technologist has been praying with the mothers that come to the clinic. If he sees them chewing tobacco, he educates them in the harmful effects of it and encourages them to give it up. Now in the lab, he has collected a giant pile of tobacco containers from many people who have vowed to stop using it. George also looks out for those who are wearing charms and shares the love of Jesus with those who believe in the power of witch craft.

Akeej had a charm around his neck and Ayen had one around her neck too. As George was getting the blood sample to check for malaria, he noticed the charms around their necks and he immediately starting sharing about God and His power. At that point George called for me because his Dinka is yet to be perfected. When I got there, I found Ayen already understood what was required of her to put her faith in God and the love of Jesus. She told me she desired her kids to be healthy and that’s why she was looking for a way for that to happen. Her kids have been regularly sick for a long time now and she is tired of living with the fear that she will loose one of them or maybe all of them. She wanted something she could rely on that would give her peace. I shared with her how God created us, loves us and wants the best for us. That’s why He sent us His son Jesus Christ. He wants us to have His son in our heart. George and I told her the sickness of the children many times could be just simply from the unclean water they drink, because she is not using a mosquito net or perhaps the food is not good. However it could also be from the power of the enemy at work since they are wearing charms. She accepted to pray and remove the charm from her neck and her little one’s neck too. Right then, she prayed to accept the Lord and after that she asked if she could bring her other children the next day for prayer and to remove their charms. This is a huge step of faith because the witch doctors tell their clients that if the charms are removed, they will be cursed.

Ayen arrived this morning with her two other children (a seven year old son, Majok, and a five year old daughter, Bagich) shortly after we had prayed for her and her family during our staff devotion. We were happy to see her and hear what she had to say about her new commitment to the Lord. She said is not going trust witchcraft and it’s power anymore even when her kids are sick. Instead she she is going to trust in the Lord. So we encouraged her, prayed for her family and we cut the charms from the little ones necks and committed her and her family to the Lord. She invited us to pray in her house so it will be sanctified and bless her home with the new faith she has.

George has prayed with many patients and has encouraged them to bring others to be prayed for who want to stop chewing tobacco and give up their tobacco pots and also because they want their charms to be removed. Many people won’t ever remove the charms themselves due to fear so we don’t mind taking it off for them. They even fear for us since they believe the curse falls on whoever removes the charm. However, we can show by example that we are not afraid because we know greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world. Let the name of the Lord be known among the Dinka, Bongo and Jurchol tribes here in Tonj so they would trust Him, proclaim His name and call upon Him for salvation! For “whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved. Rom 10:13



(George with Ayen and two of her children)

Surprise!

I am back in Tonj now... one day early. We were supposed to leave on Friday, but MAF called us on Tuesday to tell us there was something wrong with the plane we were scheduled to use, the PC-12. It was supposed to take us to Tonj and take our ex-pat staff back to Nairobi for their Christmas break in one day. It's a fast plane so it only takes 4 hours one way which allows time for a round trip. Since the PC-12 was down, we had to take a caravan. It's a slower, cargo plane that takes 6 hours to go one way. For that reason, the plane has to overnight here. Although it meant we lost a day in Nairobi, we were thrilled to go back early since that would give us a proper good bye with the staff. Originally we were only going to say hi and bye on the airstrip.

Suzy thought it would be fun to surprise everyone with our early arrival so the only person that knew about it was Sabet. It was fun to come back and see their shocked faces. Kenya is great, but it's nice to be back in Tonj. Everyone is so welcoming and excited to see us. It's like they are surprised we came back. Mary came running over to me and was especially happy to see me. That kind of welcome helps make Tonj feel like home.

Please keep our staff in your prayers. They work very hard and are far from their families. Pray they have a sweet reunion with family and friends and come back in January rested and refreshed. We will miss them.

Twins

Today I came out of the bathroom after getting dressed for the carol service and saw Suzy who had just dressed in the bedroom. We were surprised to see we had dressed the same! Great minds think alike!

Candlelight Christmas Carol Service

Tonight we went to Karen Vineyard's Candlelight Christmas Carol Service. It was held at the Karen Blixen museum. We brought pizza for a picnic dinner and had a very nice time. It was wonderful to be singing Christmas carols with so many people under the stars.

Loving Kenya

Since getting back from the retreat on Thursday, I have had fun being out and about in Kenya. On Friday, the girls and I got our teeth cleaned. Other than over brushing in some areas, I got a clean bill of health. That's not bad since it has been a year since my last cleaning and my flossing record has been less than stellar! Then we took Rachael out to lunch since she was leaving that night. Gordon and I drove her to the airport and I had a bit of a scare. We hit a lot of traffic and were running late. Gordon dropped us off at the curb and a man offered to help us with the bags. The security line outside of the airport was really long and I was nervous she would miss her flight. All of a sudden, the man grabbed the luggage cart and started running at top speed. I thought, oh my gosh... he is stealing Rachael's bags. So we started running after him and fortunately, he turned back onto the airport curb and pulled up to a security line that had just opened. She was second in line and saved at least an hour. It was a huge blessing. I gave him a tip and he looked at it and said "that's all?" That made me laugh. Sorry, man.

On Saturday, Suzy, Amy, Margaret and I met for breakfast to do a devotion. Suzy shared from a book she has been reading and gave us tips on improving our daily devotions. Then Margaret and I headed to town where we found some good deals. On Sunday we went to church and I was happy to see it was their Christmas service. The kids performed, we had communion and sang lot of Christmas carols. It was really nice to be there for it since I will be in Tonj during Christmas. Afterward, we had lunch with a couple of Suzy's friends and shopped a little at Toi Market where I got another pair of crocs for $5.00 to take back to Tonj. Sunday afternoon, I went to Junction alone and got a hair cut. It had been 10 months since my last one so I was due for a trim. The stylist's name was Lexus. I asked if he was born that with that name and he said yes. I'm not buying it. For dinner, we all went to Margaret's house for dinner. She cooked ugali, rice, chicken and sakuma wiki. We had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. She'll be going to Sierra Leon for one month and then coming back to Sudan at the end of January.

Today I had an adventurous day alone. Gordon dropped me off at Prestige mall where I again, did a bit of shopping and saw a movie. Then I took a cab to Yaya, another shopping mall nearby. I walked around and got a few errands done. Then I walked back to the house. It was my first time getting a cab alone and walking home alone. It was a confidence boost and I feel like I could get around Nairobi better by myself rather than Gordon having to babysit me

We head back to Tonj on Friday and I am sad to leave Kenya so quickly. I really like it here. Fortunately, we have a few more days of fun and work left.

Out of My Way

In Kenya, most people use public transportation in the form of buses or matatus (vans). Taking either one alone makes me nervous because they are very crowded and it's not clear where to get on and off. On Saturday, Margaret and I decided to go to town to do a bit of shopping. In order to get there, we had to take a bus. Margaret is from Sierra Leon, but has lived in Kenya for many years so she is used to riding the bus. When we got to the bus station, there were a lot of other people waiting to get on. I asked Margaret who gets on first and she said whoever gets to the door first. You have to fight to get on or you have to wait for the next one. So when we saw the bus approaching, we rushed to the door and it was a mad dash to get on. Margaret was saying "go" and in the confusion and fear of not getting on, I pushed a man and child out of the way. When we stepped on the bus, (one of the first few to get on, thank you very much), we started laughing because the bus was totally empty. We were fighting to get on and there were more than enough seats for everyone. It was so funny. It's a dog eat dog world out there!

IDAT Retreat

We just got back from our women's retreat and it was so wonderful. We left Monday morning and headed to Nakuru. It's located about three hours from Nairobi. We stayed on a dairy farm called Kembu Farm. The Nightingale Family own the dairy farm and rent cottages on their property. Suzy could not have picked a more perfect place. It is beautiful. We split up into two cottages that both were amazing. After being in Sudan, we enjoy simple luxuries like flushing toilets, hot showers and sinks.



(We had lunch in Naivasha on the way)







(These cows were huge! The biggest ones I have ever seen. The staff brought us fresh milk that was incredible!)

I loved everything about this place. The family that owns the place were so nice. We brought food and made most of our meals except for our last night when we ate dinner with the family, Andrew, Zoe and their son. They were very kind. We had lots of different types of pizzas (yellow pepper and salami was my favorite), salad and cake for dessert. They have quite a few dogs that added to the charm of the place. My favorites were Tink and Buster. They would hang out at the cottages with us and even spent the night sometimes. Buster would accompany us down to the dairy. Tink wasn't allowed so when we got to the gate, we had to say “Go home Tink.” Tink was very obedient and would sadly lower his head and go home. I fell in love with Buster.





(Buster)

Buster is owned by Andrew's mom who runs the Kenana Knitting Project. They are famous for dying wool (yarn) using flowers, vegetables and other plants. Their products are sold world wide. They have 240 ladies from the community work for them. In addition to selling items, they also provide many community services such as HIV testing/treatment, literacy programs and other health programs. We got a tour of their facilities and enjoyed shopping in the gift shop.

On Wednesday we went on a safari at Nakuru Lake Park. It was really fun. They are known for their flamingo population. We also saw giraffes, rhinos, baboons, gazelles, zebras, monkeys and one lion's back. I once again fired up my Lion King soundtrack on my ipod and listened to it as we drove around.



(Nakuru was really different than my last safari in the Masai Mara. Lots more trees)







(It was chilly on our game drive)



(The view from baboon cliff)





(I don't know what this guy was, but he was cute!)



(There were tons of pelicans)



(We went to a really pretty waterfall)







(Someone needs to teach this guy manners!)



(We ate at a nice lodge for lunch)

The theme of our retreat was forming Godly relationships. It was based on the book “The DNA of Relationships.” We had wonderful sessions of teaching from Dena and good discussion time. God was very present during our time together and much was done to work on our relationships. I learned a lot about good ways to communicate and how to honor others. The topic was perfect and God really blessed us with Dena.



This retreat was just what I needed after coming out of Sudan a little burned out. I am so thankful for the beautiful place and relaxation we experienced. Thank you God for knowing what we needed and providing it abundantly.



(Me and Tink getting a pedicure!)



(We had awesome food!)

A Nice Sunday

This morning started great with Christmas music and crepes made by Stephanie. They were really yummy! Then we all headed to church at Karen Vineyard. The service was great: really good worship and an awesome sermon on Galatians chapter 2. The pastor reminded everyone of their calling to help the poor. Following church, we had lunch at the Karen Blixen museum. It is located in a beautiful garden and the food was delicious. After lunch, we did some shopping: Amy, Rachel and I at the Masai Market and Stephanie at the grocery store. While the three of us scored some good deals on African goods, Stephanie stocked up for the retreat. In the evening, we just rested and relaxed in the house.

Tomorrow we head to Nakuru for our retreat. We'll be staying at some cottages on a dairy farm. I am looking forward to rest, quiet time with the Lord, snacks and good fellowship. Please pray for the Holy Spirit to guide us and teach us through Dena. We won't have internet access so I'll post an update when we return on Friday.

Shopping Day

Today was a fun day. At 8:00am Rose came over to wax those of us who needed it. She hacked down the bushes growing over my eyes and I now feel like a girl again! Then Amy, Rachel and I headed over to Toi Market, my favorite second hand market. I needed to get a few items since I didn't have any pants that fit me or any nice clothes to wear in Nairobi. Fortunately, we all found what we were looking for. I got the crocs (for $5), a pair of sandals, a couple tops (for $3.00), three pants (for $2.00) and a dress. Then we walked to Java where I got a yummy milkshake. At 11:00am, Suzy, Stephanie and Dena picked us up (and Gordon, our logistician) and we picked up Margaret and headed to a Christmas Fair at the race track. It was huge. Most of the items were really nice, but WAY out of my budget. I got a few items, including a cute dress, and we just walked, talked, laughed and hung out for a few hours. Suzy and Dena were having a blast shopping, but the rest of us were done. So, we headed out to catch a matatu to Junction, a shopping mall. Unfortunately, all the matatus that passed us were full so we decided to walk to Junction. Margaret assured us it was just down the street a bit. She kept saying, we are almost there. An hour later, we finally got there. She'll never live that one down! Once we got to Junction, we took a cab home where we rested for a few hours. For dinner, we all dressed up and went to Moonflower, Suzy's favorite restaurant. The food was really good and we had a nice time.

Crocs

I did it and I still am having a hard time with it. I bought crocs. My friend, Angie, and I swore we would never wear crocs because we thought they were the ugliest shoes ever. I still stand by that. However, Suzy bought a pair of Mary Jane crocs and I loved them. I love Mary Jane anything. In my defense, they are light weight and comfortable for Sudan.

Angie... will you forgive me?

Made it to Nairobi

After a quick four hour flight, we arrived in Nairobi. Stephanie, Rachel and I went to dinner with Amy and boy was it good. I hadn't eaten breakfast or lunch so I was starving. I ate way too much and was stuffed when we left. Then we headed to the house where we are staying and I took a long hot shower. It was heavenly.

13 Month Update

Here is a copy of my latest email update. If you read this blog and are not on my email list and would like to be, please let me know by leaving me a note in the comments or sending me an email.

Here we are again and it's time for another update. Now I have been here for 13 months. Wow! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! This Thanksgiving I was especially thankful for everyone back home.



November was a very busy month. We had the pleasure of hosting a team from my church, Rancho del Rey. Each team member was a huge blessing and a complete joy to have. They assisted in different areas – construction, the clinic and pastor training. It was surreal to have them here because I originally was supposed to go home with them. I was greatly encouraged by their presence and was sad to see them go. I had a few sobbing episodes and felt their loss for quite a few days. When they left, we had a team consisting of two doctors and a pastor from Eastgate church in Florida come. They, too, have been a pleasure to have.

Currently our pastors school is on break, but we have a special conference going on. Pastors from three different states have come together to learn about the Bible. They have been blessed to be taught by Pastor Matt from Rancho del Rey and Pastor Rob from Eastgate. After a break in December and January, our pastors will be back in school for their next term in February. One of my new roles in the new year will be to assist Sabet with the administration of the school. Among the things I will be doing are making sure the pastors have everything they need and collecting school fees in whatever form they come in (Sudanese pounds, goats or chickens!).

Our new clinic project has seen huge growth this past month. Last week we finished making the 12,000 bricks needed to build the walls of the clinic. Now we are waiting for the foundation to be complete so we can start putting up the walls. A bigger building is needed now more than ever. We are bursting at the seams trying to see over 100 patients per day and house patients overnight who need continued care.

These past two weeks I have had the privilege of working in the pharmacy. Due to a flight mix up, our pharmacist didn't make it back from his break. Amy was covering him while he was gone and he was supposed to take over when she left for her break. Well, both of them are in Kenya so that leaves me to cover the pharmacy. I love it! Because I mostly help on the other side of the compound, I miss working in the clinic. It has been fun interacting with the patients. I also enjoy the structure of filling prescriptions and filling orders in the rooms. We continue to see many malaria patients. It is most dangerous for children under five whose parents delay getting treatment. Sometimes they go to the witch doctor first and then bring the child to us when it is too late. It's so sad to see these little kids suffering from an illness that is very treatable. We try to educate the community in the signs of malaria and urge parents to bring their children in right away.

On Friday, I will be flying to Kenya with the other ladies for two weeks of rest. We'll be having a women's retreat and enjoying other fun events. It has been four and a half months since I had R&R and I am mentally and physically exhausted. When we are in Sudan, we work seven days a week and are constantly “on” so I am ready for a break! We'll be returning to Sudan for three weeks over Christmas and New Years. On January 7th, the women and the children will be going to Kenya during Sudan's referendum. Here is a blog update I posted with more information about the referendum:

The referendum is coming. What does that mean to Sudan? No one really knows. In January, the people of South Sudan will vote to either separate from the North or stay as one country. Most likely separation will pass overwhelmingly. The problem is with the North. They are not going to want to let the South go due the presence of oil and the money that comes from it. Some people are fearing another war. I am praying it is a lot of hype, like the elections last April. People thought there would be violence and most NGOs (non-government organization) left for a while. Fortunately, it remained peaceful. Like last April, most NGOs will leave Sudan during the referendum. We don't want to do that and leave the community stranded. So, our clinic will remain open. MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship) knows we are here and will be able to fly us out if there is are any problems. Because our staff is so large (we are over 15), not everyone could fit on MAF's plane in one trip so the women and children will be in Nairobi during the referendum while the guys hold down the fort. Sabet will keep a close eye on things and will be ready to evacuate everyone here if needed. We fly out on January 7th and if everything remains peaceful, I will fly back in two weeks later. I wish I could be here during the whole process. I am not scared. I think it will be fine just like the last elections. However, I know Sabet will be able to focus better if he doesn't have to worry about us so we will do some work in Nairobi and hopefully be back to Sudan quickly. Our area is in a good place. If there was fighting, it would most likely be near the North/South border and we are far away from that. So... don't worry... we are safe!

Praise Reports:

1.One month of good health! - After two bouts of malaria, typhoid and other stomach issues, I have felt really good for the past month.
2.A container bringing a lot of supplies from the US arrived in record time. The last container we got took over one year. This one took two months.

Prayer Requests:

1.Referendum – Peace between North and South Sudan
2.Teachers for the pastors school
3.Continued progress for the new clinic building
4.A softening in the hearts of the people of Sudan, an openness to hearing about God.
5.Wisdom as I seek God's will for my future

For those of you who feel called to financially support the work I am doing in Sudan, here is how you do it:

1.Go to www.indeedandtruth.org. Click on donate and you'll see a my name listed and can designate a donation to me.
2. Mail a check to: In Deed and Truth Ministries, PO Box 51253, Colorado Springs, CO 80949 Please don’t forget to write my name on the memo line. Donations are tax deductible.

Thank you for your prayers! Don't forget to visit my blog for more detailed updates and photos (http://thisisstaciesblog.blogspot.com/).

Love,
Stacie