Packing Meeting

On Friday afternoon the fun officially began! As a team we met at church and compiled all of the donations that had been collected at church and from family and friends. After a great lunch, a room covered in donations, and two hours of packing we had 26 suitcases FULL to the max of great gifts. THANK YOU to all of you who helped collect donations!

We had baby clothes, toileteries, new underwear, shoes, soccer gear, you name it and it is probably now in a suitcase! At one point I just sat back and watched as everyone worked hard making piles, folding clothes (yes parents, I did say folding), stuffing them in bags, and then weighing them (in hopes to be as close to 50lbs as possibl), and I got so excited about what we as a team are going to do and learn while in Nicaragua.













During our first meeting as a team we decided that the theme for our week was going to be "On the Move". On the Move has mutliple meanings to it. 1. God is On the Move. Just looking at all that is going on in Nicaragua it is evident that God is at work. So while we are down there it is our goal to just be a part of where God is already moving. 2. We are to be On the Move. While in Nicaragua we as a team are going to be as engaged and involved as we possibly can. Not hesitant to get to know the people we encounter and to be available for where God wants to use us. 3. You are On the Move. This trip would not be possible without all of you working to help us get there financially and through your prayers. So thank you. Thank you for all you have done to make this trip happen....we are all extremely greatful!

check out our t-shirts for the trip! (sorry couldn't figure out how to flip the image).

well, next post...Nicaragua! till then, I must finish my packing and try to get some sleep...