Author: Adventures

Time is Almost Up for Gabe’s Fund

TIME IS ALMOST UP! IT’S THE LAST DAY TO DONATE! You have ONE MORE DAY to donate towards Gabe’s surgery. Remember that the surgery will untangle his spinal cord, lessen the risk of serious infection, and improve his quality of life. P.s- Because I am loading this blog from my iPod Touch I am unable to upload photos or make this blog aesthetically pleasing. If you are interested in donating to Gabe, go to the blog titled as “What God Can Do In A Week And A Half”. That blog has directions on how to donate. Keep in mind that today is the last day so the quickest way...

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Things I will never forget …

Things I will never forget … Meeting my team for the first time I was scared to meet them and begin this adventure, but training camp was an amazing start to building life-long friendships.                                                        Getting our Punjabi's and Saree                                       We were excited...

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Attention Parents and Supporters!

May 2, 2011. Early this morning news broke that US officials announced that Osama Bin Laden was killed late last night in Pakistan. The US State Department issued a worldwide travel advisory for all US citizens abroad, anticipating the possibility of retaliatory violence by Bin Laden sympathizers. While none of our Real Life teams are in high-threat areas, we have been in contact with them to keep them aware of ongoing events and to be sure they are all safe.

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What God Can Do In A Week And A Half

On Sunday, April 3rd we posted a blog on Gabe and his medical needs.  In a week and a half, God has provided BIG time!!   Gabe's Ministry Fund is currently standing at $1,870.   Let me say it again…..$1,000, $800, and $70.   God, you are SO good  and you move SO quickly!! The remainder needed is $2,599 in a THREE WEEK time span.  $5, $10, $20, $100…Any amount makes an impact!!   For those that have spread the word, donated, and have prayed: THANK YOU for blessing Gabe with a chance to better his quality of...

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Getting Involved

Well these last few weeks have been extra sweet at the children's home.           The team is enjoying being with the kids even more than we thought possible.                  They have definitely stolen our hearts       Most days we arrive at the home and clean whatever room is scheduled for that day, and then have a while to play with the kids. For the last couple of weeks the team has been teaching some of the kids english and sign...

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A Day Out With Levi

  —————————————        The other day our team had the opportunity to take out one of the boys from the children's home for a surprise. Levi is about 17 and has been diagnosed with autism. Since we have been here, he has always been so helpful with the younger boys by helping them eat, getting them dressed, and bathing them. He is always willing to do little odd jobs around the home as well. His sweet heart and bright smile always light up the room.       ...

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