6 Days and 275 lbs. Later

 

As most of you know, I spent a lot of time collecting donations and supplies for the preschool while I was home.  Everyone was so generous and ready to help in big ways…I had people make name tags for me; set up job boards and morning meeting agenda; donated several educational toys, books, money, and other misc. supplies; find luggage to get everything over to Zambia; donate time to getting things ready; packing bags; shrink wrapping the bags; and a whole bunch of other things.  I did not deserve all this help, but I a ever grateful for the time people invested into God’s children who are the ones that will reap all the benefits.  After all of this, I am certain that this will be the best preschool anyone has ever seen in the bush!! 

As I collected supplies, the spare bedroom at my parents house was over flowing with educational toys and other supplies for the preschool.  I assumed that everything would magically fit into the suitcases I had planned to take over, but to my surprise my plan flopped, so on to a new one.  After packing and repacking for about 6 days, I had finally had everything in order to get as much over as I could which was immediately needed to get the program up and running.  Once everything was where it needed to be, my luggage weighed over 250lbs.  I had three ministry bags full of supplies and a personal bag that as stuffed to the rim with supplies as well.   Praise God that he provided all the funds to get my luggage back to Zambia and I was able to meet up with Amber and Jako to drive everything through the boarder instead of trying to fly it in through airport customs. 

I am most excited that everything made it to South Africa and the drive up back home.  I can’t wait to get the school cleaned and ready for everything to get set up.  I will be sure to post pictures as soon as everything is ready at the school…I know you all will love to see all the supplies you donated waiting for children to manipulate them and jump start their learning process. 

Thank you again to everyone to generously helped out and joined in the ministry through prayer, encouragement, donations, and personal time.  I could not have done this without all of you and of course our Savior.