Here we are!!

Here we are!! This is the 2012 traveling group. It is getting so close. Almost everyday, someone asks me "How many days?". Well, as of this posting 22 days until we take off. I argued the number of days with Deanna Wade via skype a few weeks ago because she was counting until the day we arrive there. She would say it is 24 days  from today. That does not mean we are flying for two days. Remember, we are traveling back in time so to speak. We depart Spokane on a Wednesday evening and after two change of flights and several hours of layovers and many hours of flight, we will arrive on a Friday morning.

We heard from Leanne twice this weekend; once by skype and once by email. She sent us a schedule of events. I will post it as it gets closer. There are sure to be changes so I will save some writing time by waiting until just before we leave. Leanne announced that we would be doing a work project for the Korah Misgana Church. Today we found out that we would be helping them replace the ceiling in the church. The current ceiling is similar to a tarp made of burlap. It is hard to imagine and was even harder for her to describe.

We did some major fund raising this past weekend. On Saturday, we washed cars one more time. We were a bit short handed in our number of workers but we were able to keep the flow moving. During the last hour, there was a car in each of three bays and at least 3 and some times more cars waiting to be washed. And contrary to a husband's beliefs, I DID wash and dry part of a car or two!

Sunday evening we had a great time at the Baked Potato Dinner. It was nice to see all the support there enjoying dinner. Thank you to all who came. Thanks also go out to KaPOW, led by Joy Harris and the college group, led by the Sherwoods for their support of time, hosting, cooking, prep and all. We could not have done it without you.

To close this evening, we just ask for your thoughts and prayers now. Pray that our doubts and fears are calmed. Pray for our safety as we travel.  Pray for the people we will come in contact with at the airports, on the streets and in the city of Addis Ababa, that their hearts will be prepared to receive us and the works and service we are there and willing to do. Pray that we are able to find materials and supplies to complete the projects we are meant to do. Also pray for our families both now as we are preparing to leave and while we are gone.

Thanks again for checking in. Talk to you next week!
Sherridan