Today, I sent off 14 packages. They were filled with all the things I think I want to have in Zambia ~ eventually. They are things I won’t need right away, but will want to use over the course of my time there. The packages included things like a small Christmas tree, crafting and scrapbooking supplies, books, winter clothes, framed pictures, cooking utensils, and other assorted goodies, mostly sentimental stuff.
Getting this out has really been hanging over my head. I got everything packed up yesterday, and today woke up feeling so free. I feel like I really am one step closer to getting to Africa. Some of my stuff has already been there for a year now (shipped with another container in January 2007). Now the only thing holding me back is a lack of financial support. I know God has a plan for that as well.
I did all kinds of research to find the cheapest way to ship them. Turns out that FedEx Ground would get it to Michigan for the least amount of money. I was expecting to pay about $500 or $600, but after punching in all the dimensions and weights of my boxes, I was only charged about $275!!! Praise God!!
Archive for July, 2008
One step closer
31
Jul
Recruitment video for FMZ
16
Jul
Check out the video I made for Flying Mission Zambia – kind of a recruitment video:
Come join us. I’m sure we’ve got a place for you.
Trip completion
10
Jul
Well, I pulled back into Tucson on June 29. The remainder of my trip was very good. Continued meeting with friends that I hadn’t seen for years and meeting new people. God gave me a number of opportunities to share the passion he’s give me for Zambia with others as well.
I’m very grateful I had the opportunity to make the trip and extremely grateful for the financial help I received for it. But I was also very glad to get out of my car and stay put for a while. After 9,450 miles, I’d had enough driving to last at least for the next several weeks.
Whew!
