It's been a while, dear blog...

I realized that I've been neglecting to post to this blog all the activities and things that have been going on with getting to Africa.

Every Saturday in July I was out with Yvonne, Carey, Joel, Cecilia and a few other volunteers washing cars in Smokey Point, and we'll continue doing that in August. We're at the Discount Tires near Costco and Kmart. To get your car washed, all we ask is a Donation... so whatever you feel the job is worth. Some folks have paid $5, $8, or even $40... the $40 cars were usually just getting back from a road trip, but it was worth it.

I'm currently working with my church to put on a concert/BBQ at the Boys and Girls Club at Lions Park in Everett, on August 29th. It will be my last push before getting on the plane and going to Africa. We're not selling tickets, but rather will be accepting donations and selling the BBQ Chicken. It won't be traditional American BBQ, but rather Teriyaki style chicken with rice.

Right now, I have about $700 in the bank and only need another $500 to purchase my ticket to South Africa. After that, I'll need to raise $750 for my expenses (room and board, gas, etc.) That's right, I'm $1,250 away from being done fund raising! Please keep praying for me, especially the BBQ/Concert, that the event would raise all the money I need and that it would also serve as a way to bless Holy Ghost Revival Church and to spread the good news here in our community, even as we work to send me across the globe.