Greetings!
It's been busy around here. Yesterday, Friday, Dec. 7, was a holiday~Gospel Day. The high schoolers wanted to have a picnic on one of the outer islands...talk about private, pretty deserted tropical island...this is pretty close to it! I went and had a great and relaxing time. I will be adding pictures to the facebook page, since I can't get them to upload to the blog from here. If you don't have facebook, I will be putting together a digital photoalbum online when I return to the states so everyone will get to see.
I finally received a replacement camera last week. It is a cute little thing. It will do the job of taking pictures, so maybe I will be able to take more...especially as Christmas and the holidays begin to get closer. Back to yesterday...the island had a couple of caretakers, in which one had a little wiener mix puppy named Louie. He was a cutie for sure! I enjoyed petting him. There were also pigs...big and little, and chickens. This island had some huts and a restroom...but no electricity. We had to rent a boat to get us there. I got a little bit of sun, even with sun screen...while I was reading in the shade watching the beach. It is amazing that it is already December and so very close to Christmas! It is hard to get into the Christmas spirit when it is so very hot. I know in Georgia sometimes it stays somewhat warm, but nothing like this...flip flops and shorts weather every day, all day, just about. I looked at trees, and I found a very small 18" table top tree for about $6, however the lights were double that...and then decorating it. After doing some thinking, I just figured I would go without a tree this year. I will sure enjoy it next Christmas. Last week, I went with several high school students and some of the staff to go Christmas Caroling at 3 different business. It was pretty neat. They've never went to the business until this year. And now they have had several requests for them to come back and to other places! What a great way to share the gospel. Also, a public high school here has called to ask if our home ec students could make cookies for them...either because their students wouldn't or can't...of course, I don't think they agreed as they have time for all the extra. But what a testimony!
Merry Christmas!
Sarah
Friday, December 7, 2012
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Greetings!
I know, can you believe I'm writing again so soon. I thought of a few things to add.
Apparently leaks are ok...and just come with the territory. Oh well. I guess I can live with that since we still need to rain. I just make sure that nothing is under the bed in the area that the water will run to. I keep the path clear. They collect the water in things called catchmans, I think. After this weekend we have full catchmans, so we can feel free to take long showers. :)
I wanted to mention that we do not actually drink the water we collect from the rain...I don't even use it to brush my teeth. We have 5-gallon jugs/containers that we fill up for the week. We, in the apartment, have 2 of these five gallon jugs. To fill them up, depending on where we go, it can cost $1.00 or $2.00 to fill up one container. So, last weekend, Mrs. Buck and I were going to town the store. We took the jugs ourselves. Well, the first time we went with them and the two places to fill up already had 2 containers in each one without anyone standing there. So, we did some other shopping and came back. Well, they were empty. The first place didn't take dollar bills, and they didn't have quarters either. So we walked next door. It was open too, but again didn't take dollar bills. But this time they could make change for dollars. So, here we are putting it all in...mind you, neither one of us have actually done this before. We get it started. The first container fills up and stops when it is supposed to...the second one, however, doesn't stop and it overflows!!!! We got a little wet walking back to the car with them, but we dried pretty quickly.
This past Tuesday, we handed out report cards. What they do here is parents are supposed to come and get them from 6-8 pm. So I think I had all but 5 or 6 parents come. It was a good turnout. I even had some parents surprised with their child's report card compared to last year, in a good way! It was students that were doing well all year, but apparently they didn't so well last year. I'm glad to know that I must be doing something right. One parent was saying that his daughter had told them that she could understand how I taught better...I also wonder if not having an accent while speaking English may help while I am teaching. But either way, I am doing something good to help these students.
I guess that is all for now. :)
I know, can you believe I'm writing again so soon. I thought of a few things to add.
Apparently leaks are ok...and just come with the territory. Oh well. I guess I can live with that since we still need to rain. I just make sure that nothing is under the bed in the area that the water will run to. I keep the path clear. They collect the water in things called catchmans, I think. After this weekend we have full catchmans, so we can feel free to take long showers. :)
I wanted to mention that we do not actually drink the water we collect from the rain...I don't even use it to brush my teeth. We have 5-gallon jugs/containers that we fill up for the week. We, in the apartment, have 2 of these five gallon jugs. To fill them up, depending on where we go, it can cost $1.00 or $2.00 to fill up one container. So, last weekend, Mrs. Buck and I were going to town the store. We took the jugs ourselves. Well, the first time we went with them and the two places to fill up already had 2 containers in each one without anyone standing there. So, we did some other shopping and came back. Well, they were empty. The first place didn't take dollar bills, and they didn't have quarters either. So we walked next door. It was open too, but again didn't take dollar bills. But this time they could make change for dollars. So, here we are putting it all in...mind you, neither one of us have actually done this before. We get it started. The first container fills up and stops when it is supposed to...the second one, however, doesn't stop and it overflows!!!! We got a little wet walking back to the car with them, but we dried pretty quickly.
This past Tuesday, we handed out report cards. What they do here is parents are supposed to come and get them from 6-8 pm. So I think I had all but 5 or 6 parents come. It was a good turnout. I even had some parents surprised with their child's report card compared to last year, in a good way! It was students that were doing well all year, but apparently they didn't so well last year. I'm glad to know that I must be doing something right. One parent was saying that his daughter had told them that she could understand how I taught better...I also wonder if not having an accent while speaking English may help while I am teaching. But either way, I am doing something good to help these students.
I guess that is all for now. :)
Friday, November 9, 2012
Greetings!
Sorry it seems like my posts are not very many. I don't really have lots going on now that school has begun to get into a routine. It is just business as usual really.
Recently we had School Spirit week in which we did different things...Monday was Crazy hat/sock/sunglasses day. Tuesday was Twin Day, Wacky Wednesday, Thursday was Mismatch day, and Friday was Crazy Hair day. It was fun. I went to take pictures on Monday and found out for some reason my camera did not work! I tried charging it...nothing not even the light to show it was charging! I tried charging it in my computer, and still nothing! So, I was able to get a student, with mom's permission of course, to send in her camera that uses a memory card. I slipped the memory card in and took some pictures...so at least I will have some pictures. I've looked this week and purchased a new camera from walmart...nothing too fancy, to hopefully get me through this year. Then when I get to the states I will look at upgrading the camera. So sad this one isn't working...it was purple!!!
I guess it has made it to what Mrs. Buck has been calling the "rainy season" because it has been quite rainy lately. Well, this morning I was talking to my mom on Skype when I saw a puddle of water flowing across my floor. I let my mom go. It looks like it is coming from the floor somewhere...no leak in the ceiling or from the window that I can tell. It was going towards my bed...that had a printer under it! I did get that luggage under the bed. It only started seeping under the box a little. I got everything pulled out...drying. I guess I will let them know. I guess it also looks like the apartment has a leak in the kitchen. I will be mentioning it to the Bucks. I guess it has been happening this week, but I'm not sure why they haven't told anyone...ummm they need to know so they can get it fixed before it gets worse. They say they don't want to ask or tell them anything because they are worried they are bothering the Bucks. But they are here to help and they can't help if they don't know about it! I guess it is the culture thing because I have no issues telling them when something is wrong in the apartment if needed or asking them stuff. For instance the girl that lived here last year...the refrigerator broke and she didn't tell them because she didn't want them to be bothered. They only found out because they noticed she was putting somethings in the office's fridge! They of course weren't bothered...they couldn't fix the problem if they didn't know about it! Anywho, I guess that is all for now.
In Christ,
Sarah
Sorry it seems like my posts are not very many. I don't really have lots going on now that school has begun to get into a routine. It is just business as usual really.
Recently we had School Spirit week in which we did different things...Monday was Crazy hat/sock/sunglasses day. Tuesday was Twin Day, Wacky Wednesday, Thursday was Mismatch day, and Friday was Crazy Hair day. It was fun. I went to take pictures on Monday and found out for some reason my camera did not work! I tried charging it...nothing not even the light to show it was charging! I tried charging it in my computer, and still nothing! So, I was able to get a student, with mom's permission of course, to send in her camera that uses a memory card. I slipped the memory card in and took some pictures...so at least I will have some pictures. I've looked this week and purchased a new camera from walmart...nothing too fancy, to hopefully get me through this year. Then when I get to the states I will look at upgrading the camera. So sad this one isn't working...it was purple!!!
I guess it has made it to what Mrs. Buck has been calling the "rainy season" because it has been quite rainy lately. Well, this morning I was talking to my mom on Skype when I saw a puddle of water flowing across my floor. I let my mom go. It looks like it is coming from the floor somewhere...no leak in the ceiling or from the window that I can tell. It was going towards my bed...that had a printer under it! I did get that luggage under the bed. It only started seeping under the box a little. I got everything pulled out...drying. I guess I will let them know. I guess it also looks like the apartment has a leak in the kitchen. I will be mentioning it to the Bucks. I guess it has been happening this week, but I'm not sure why they haven't told anyone...ummm they need to know so they can get it fixed before it gets worse. They say they don't want to ask or tell them anything because they are worried they are bothering the Bucks. But they are here to help and they can't help if they don't know about it! I guess it is the culture thing because I have no issues telling them when something is wrong in the apartment if needed or asking them stuff. For instance the girl that lived here last year...the refrigerator broke and she didn't tell them because she didn't want them to be bothered. They only found out because they noticed she was putting somethings in the office's fridge! They of course weren't bothered...they couldn't fix the problem if they didn't know about it! Anywho, I guess that is all for now.
In Christ,
Sarah
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Greetings!
I know it has been awhile, but nothing special is happening here. :) About a week ago, I was very homesick. But after talking to Mrs. Buck, my parents, and lots of prayer, I am doing better. I am trying to stay busy. Also, I have been getting up ealier to talk to my mom on skype before school this week. I will keep doing that and see if that helps too. I'm sure being able to talk to family will help. The weekends seem to have a slow connection because so many people are online, that the phone calls and skype don't work so well as early morning. I also miss my kitty and dog...Miss Kitty and Max. However, I couldn't bring them with me. For one thing it would have cost too much, and another thing is they would have had to be in quarentine for like 6 months, which by that time I wouldn't be here much longer. Soooo, no pets. There are several stray cats and dogs, but most people here don't like dogs...or cats. My roommates aren't into cats apparently. They said if I got one, it would have to stay in my bedroom...which I'm not against, but when you think about it, my room is small and it would be cruel to keep the cat locked up in the room day and night. So, I guess that is out. One thing I'm doing to keep busy is that I am tutoring 3 times a week...one student is 1 day a week, one student 2 times a week, and two other students 3 times a week...for an hour after school. The other days I am helping with play practice. This year they are doing a Christmas play, so it will be over before Christmas. I believe they put this production 3 times...the weekend we get out for Christmas break. I kind of help whereever I am needed for now. There is no piano, so one of the teachers plays the guatar. He actually rewrites the music that comes with the play for the songs to play on the guitar since it is different from piano. That is neat, tho.
The other day the kids were playing "Heads up, seven up" at the end of the day. I have students with jobs...one is sweeping the classroom. So, he was sweeping and says, "Hey Ms. Stewart. There's a crab." I said, "Where?" And he pointed to it! it was walking along the front of the room!!! It was at least the size of my hand! One of the boys picked it up and then dropped it just as fast, as he informs us that it pinched him. So another boy tries to pick it up. They seemed to be having so much trouble with it that I finally tell them to just sweep it out! The funny thing too, was that the other students still had their heads down on their desks playing! We did start that round again after the crab was taken care of. Should have had taken a picture! Oh well, I bet it won't be the last one that I see in the classroom. :)
I know it has been awhile, but nothing special is happening here. :) About a week ago, I was very homesick. But after talking to Mrs. Buck, my parents, and lots of prayer, I am doing better. I am trying to stay busy. Also, I have been getting up ealier to talk to my mom on skype before school this week. I will keep doing that and see if that helps too. I'm sure being able to talk to family will help. The weekends seem to have a slow connection because so many people are online, that the phone calls and skype don't work so well as early morning. I also miss my kitty and dog...Miss Kitty and Max. However, I couldn't bring them with me. For one thing it would have cost too much, and another thing is they would have had to be in quarentine for like 6 months, which by that time I wouldn't be here much longer. Soooo, no pets. There are several stray cats and dogs, but most people here don't like dogs...or cats. My roommates aren't into cats apparently. They said if I got one, it would have to stay in my bedroom...which I'm not against, but when you think about it, my room is small and it would be cruel to keep the cat locked up in the room day and night. So, I guess that is out. One thing I'm doing to keep busy is that I am tutoring 3 times a week...one student is 1 day a week, one student 2 times a week, and two other students 3 times a week...for an hour after school. The other days I am helping with play practice. This year they are doing a Christmas play, so it will be over before Christmas. I believe they put this production 3 times...the weekend we get out for Christmas break. I kind of help whereever I am needed for now. There is no piano, so one of the teachers plays the guatar. He actually rewrites the music that comes with the play for the songs to play on the guitar since it is different from piano. That is neat, tho.
The other day the kids were playing "Heads up, seven up" at the end of the day. I have students with jobs...one is sweeping the classroom. So, he was sweeping and says, "Hey Ms. Stewart. There's a crab." I said, "Where?" And he pointed to it! it was walking along the front of the room!!! It was at least the size of my hand! One of the boys picked it up and then dropped it just as fast, as he informs us that it pinched him. So another boy tries to pick it up. They seemed to be having so much trouble with it that I finally tell them to just sweep it out! The funny thing too, was that the other students still had their heads down on their desks playing! We did start that round again after the crab was taken care of. Should have had taken a picture! Oh well, I bet it won't be the last one that I see in the classroom. :)
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Greetings!
I know it certainly has been a very long time since I last posted! It has been a lot longer than I ever expected it to take to get Internet in the apartment. It is not high speed, but I am not complaining since now I can have contact with family and friends when I want to...not when I can get to someone else's computer. I will take several posts or so to get everyone brought up to speed over these past weeks since I've arrived in Majuro. First of, it is a short a sound, ur sound, and a long o. Next, they eat rice with just about every meal...not breakfast usually though. We can buy 20 lb. bags of rice at the store! We have in the apartment something called a rice cooker, which is only used to cook rice. They eat it plain, but my roommates will put ketchup on it. Oh, something else...they put kool-aid on lots of things that they eat! Speaking of eating...a week or so after we were here, one of the deacons of the church had a birthday party that I went to. Let me explain what Island time is...If you say the party is at 7, island time means it will actually start around 9. At 9, they began passing out to go boxes. Each person received 2 to go boxes. One had meat in it...which included fish, raw fish, ribs, and chicken. Guess what I ate out of that...you got it, chicken! Well, then the other box had a small local banana, breadfruit, papaya, Cole slaw, mashed pumpkin, coconut mixture, some kind of thin noodle, and of course the staple~rice. I tasted everything in this box. Breadfruit is pretty bland. They also passed out cups of their fruit salad. Then, they passed out to ones that wanted it lobster in a box itself! I think they said the man's birthday was turning 70...they said was unusual for here. But he is a land owner. He also works with health evacuations from the outer islands, and his wife is one of the queens on island. They actually have a Marshallese hymn book for church...his wife lets me use it each service...not that I understand much of it, but I can sometimes put together sounds and letters. :) I guess my Internet connection is not very good. I cannot get any pictures to upload on the blog. It keeps saying Internet server was lost. It wasn't, but I guess it is just too slow. I am working on setting up a photo album online, I guess for those of you that are not on facebook. I was able to post pictures there...on the Mission trip group page. I am not finished updating the pictures, I just post as I can.
Question: What color is coconut milk? many people can pop a hole in the coconut...they either put a straw in it or just drink from it like a cup...for the milk that is in it. The island is only 7 feet above sea level.
I know it certainly has been a very long time since I last posted! It has been a lot longer than I ever expected it to take to get Internet in the apartment. It is not high speed, but I am not complaining since now I can have contact with family and friends when I want to...not when I can get to someone else's computer. I will take several posts or so to get everyone brought up to speed over these past weeks since I've arrived in Majuro. First of, it is a short a sound, ur sound, and a long o. Next, they eat rice with just about every meal...not breakfast usually though. We can buy 20 lb. bags of rice at the store! We have in the apartment something called a rice cooker, which is only used to cook rice. They eat it plain, but my roommates will put ketchup on it. Oh, something else...they put kool-aid on lots of things that they eat! Speaking of eating...a week or so after we were here, one of the deacons of the church had a birthday party that I went to. Let me explain what Island time is...If you say the party is at 7, island time means it will actually start around 9. At 9, they began passing out to go boxes. Each person received 2 to go boxes. One had meat in it...which included fish, raw fish, ribs, and chicken. Guess what I ate out of that...you got it, chicken! Well, then the other box had a small local banana, breadfruit, papaya, Cole slaw, mashed pumpkin, coconut mixture, some kind of thin noodle, and of course the staple~rice. I tasted everything in this box. Breadfruit is pretty bland. They also passed out cups of their fruit salad. Then, they passed out to ones that wanted it lobster in a box itself! I think they said the man's birthday was turning 70...they said was unusual for here. But he is a land owner. He also works with health evacuations from the outer islands, and his wife is one of the queens on island. They actually have a Marshallese hymn book for church...his wife lets me use it each service...not that I understand much of it, but I can sometimes put together sounds and letters. :) I guess my Internet connection is not very good. I cannot get any pictures to upload on the blog. It keeps saying Internet server was lost. It wasn't, but I guess it is just too slow. I am working on setting up a photo album online, I guess for those of you that are not on facebook. I was able to post pictures there...on the Mission trip group page. I am not finished updating the pictures, I just post as I can.
Question: What color is coconut milk? many people can pop a hole in the coconut...they either put a straw in it or just drink from it like a cup...for the milk that is in it. The island is only 7 feet above sea level.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Greetings!
I just wanted to let everyone know I made it to Majuro. I have been here since Wednesday morning...your time. I am adjusting ok. I am using someone else's computer, since we are waiting to get Internet hooked up in our apartment. I will do more post and everything once that happens. School has been postponed until Aug. 29 instead of Aug. 22 due to the fact that the books have not arrived yet...shipped June 13. On a boat somewhere.
Please pray as my uncle Mike passed away last week. He was one of my mom's younger brothers. She left for Ohio and will be gone until Aug. 25. Pray for my dad as he is home alone.
Hope to be up and running soon.
Love ya,
Sarah
I just wanted to let everyone know I made it to Majuro. I have been here since Wednesday morning...your time. I am adjusting ok. I am using someone else's computer, since we are waiting to get Internet hooked up in our apartment. I will do more post and everything once that happens. School has been postponed until Aug. 29 instead of Aug. 22 due to the fact that the books have not arrived yet...shipped June 13. On a boat somewhere.
Please pray as my uncle Mike passed away last week. He was one of my mom's younger brothers. She left for Ohio and will be gone until Aug. 25. Pray for my dad as he is home alone.
Hope to be up and running soon.
Love ya,
Sarah
Monday, July 30, 2012
Greetings!
What a great service on Sunday! Sunday evening at Nicholson Baptist Church the message was about prayer...individual, church, and outward. The end of the service ended with the church praying around my parents and me. It was a very special time. Thank you Nicholson Baptist Church for all your support. I am so grateful to be apart of the body of Christ with you all. Thank you Missions Support team...Darlene, Stephanie, and Larry for all your help! Thank you to the anonymous person who called the church to "give the girl going on a mission trip" a monthly donation! God is Great! After the prayer service last night, we went to the fellowship hall for a reception in my honor! I'm not used to all this attention. Thank you everyone who stayed to help celebrate...and I enjoyed talking with everyone that was there. I will be sending a monthly or quarterly newsletter of what is going on while I am in Majuro to Nicholson Baptist...in addition to this blog. Once I get into the routine of school and get settled, I will be posting more regularly here. Thank you for everyone's interest in this new adventure!
Right now I am waiting to hear back from Verizon Wireless. I talked to them in April and they told me that I would be able to waive the early termination fee since I was going to Marshall Islands where there is not any service. I call today to set up a time for the termination...and I am told, that won't happen. So, I called back and now someone is going to be checking with his supervisor, who was in a meeting, to see if there was not something they could do to help with the fee or something. I may be suspending my service until I get back...$15 for each 90 days of suspension. We shall see after I get a call back...or maybe I should just pay $90 for the early termination fee and not worry about having to pick up the service when I return...job or not.
I can't believe it. My mom told me yesterday...she counted...as of yesterday I leave in 16 days, now I guess it is 15 days...It is here! Still working on packing up the last few items and clothing to ship. Most everything else should already be there when I get there, is the hope anyway. :) I will arrive Aug. 16 in Majuro...and the students begin that next Wednesday...Aug. 22. When I get there...there will be lots to do!!!
Some of you have asked about the government in Marshall Island. Here is what I found out... In 1983, the Marshall Islands signed a Compact of Free Association with the US, which went into effect in 1886. Under the compact, the country is fully sovereign in domestic and foreign affairs, but gives responsibility for defense to the US.
What a great service on Sunday! Sunday evening at Nicholson Baptist Church the message was about prayer...individual, church, and outward. The end of the service ended with the church praying around my parents and me. It was a very special time. Thank you Nicholson Baptist Church for all your support. I am so grateful to be apart of the body of Christ with you all. Thank you Missions Support team...Darlene, Stephanie, and Larry for all your help! Thank you to the anonymous person who called the church to "give the girl going on a mission trip" a monthly donation! God is Great! After the prayer service last night, we went to the fellowship hall for a reception in my honor! I'm not used to all this attention. Thank you everyone who stayed to help celebrate...and I enjoyed talking with everyone that was there. I will be sending a monthly or quarterly newsletter of what is going on while I am in Majuro to Nicholson Baptist...in addition to this blog. Once I get into the routine of school and get settled, I will be posting more regularly here. Thank you for everyone's interest in this new adventure!
Right now I am waiting to hear back from Verizon Wireless. I talked to them in April and they told me that I would be able to waive the early termination fee since I was going to Marshall Islands where there is not any service. I call today to set up a time for the termination...and I am told, that won't happen. So, I called back and now someone is going to be checking with his supervisor, who was in a meeting, to see if there was not something they could do to help with the fee or something. I may be suspending my service until I get back...$15 for each 90 days of suspension. We shall see after I get a call back...or maybe I should just pay $90 for the early termination fee and not worry about having to pick up the service when I return...job or not.
I can't believe it. My mom told me yesterday...she counted...as of yesterday I leave in 16 days, now I guess it is 15 days...It is here! Still working on packing up the last few items and clothing to ship. Most everything else should already be there when I get there, is the hope anyway. :) I will arrive Aug. 16 in Majuro...and the students begin that next Wednesday...Aug. 22. When I get there...there will be lots to do!!!
Some of you have asked about the government in Marshall Island. Here is what I found out... In 1983, the Marshall Islands signed a Compact of Free Association with the US, which went into effect in 1886. Under the compact, the country is fully sovereign in domestic and foreign affairs, but gives responsibility for defense to the US.
The government of the Marshall Islands
operates under a mixed parliamentary- presidential system, which includes a head
of state—the President, who is also the head of government—and a bicameral
parliament—the Council of Iroij (the upper house) and Nitijela (the elected
lower house).
Executive: Executive power lies with
the President, who is elected by the NitijelaNitijela.
Legislative: Legislative power resides
in the Nitijela, which consists of 33 senators elected by 24 electoral districts
by universal suffrage of all citizens above 18 years of age. The electoral
districts correspond roughly to each atoll of the Marshall Islands. Although no
legal restrictions exist against the formation of political parties, no formal
parties exist. Two ad hoc parties have existed since the mid 1990s.
Council of Iroij: The Council of Iroij
is comprised of 12 tribal chiefs who advise the Presidential Cabinet and review
legislation affecting customary law or any traditional practice, including land
tenure. I will be learning more about this I am sure, just wanted to put it in here for everyone that was interested. I got this info from rmiembassyus.org
Happy Reading! Have a great week!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Greetings!
My time here in the States is fast coming to a close. I have less than 2 1/2 weeks before I leave for Majuro. I had a going away/farewell party last Saturday. I am sorry all of you could not have been invited, though I wanted to. This upcoming Sunday evening, July 29, after the evening service at Nicholson Baptist Church there will be a drop-in reception for me. The service starts at 6:00, so if you would like to attend and don't go to Nicholson, you are more than welcome to come! Just let me know if you are interested!
I have been house sitting this week for my brother. So, I've been working on thank you cards and cleaning off my computer...moving all pictures and files that I want to keep to flashdrives. I will be looking for a new laptop...as that is what my parents are getting me!
I want to get a smaller screen, lighter weight than what I've got, and it has to have a webcam for sure! Before my party I have signed up for a skype account to call landlines and cell phones in the US...I also signed up for a local online skype number with voicemail! How cool is that!? This way I was able to send my contact info home with everyone that attended.
For my party my aunt, uncle, and cousin even came down from Ohio! They just left last night to travel back home. Thank you to all who were able to attend the party! I truly appreciate your support and prayers at this time for the new journey the Lord is taking me on. Thank you Aunt Theresa and Mom for all the hard work you did to put the party together for me!
The spread: Lots and lots of yummy food! :) Even Chicken BBQ!
Max even got in the party mood when the party was over... :)
My time here in the States is fast coming to a close. I have less than 2 1/2 weeks before I leave for Majuro. I had a going away/farewell party last Saturday. I am sorry all of you could not have been invited, though I wanted to. This upcoming Sunday evening, July 29, after the evening service at Nicholson Baptist Church there will be a drop-in reception for me. The service starts at 6:00, so if you would like to attend and don't go to Nicholson, you are more than welcome to come! Just let me know if you are interested!
I have been house sitting this week for my brother. So, I've been working on thank you cards and cleaning off my computer...moving all pictures and files that I want to keep to flashdrives. I will be looking for a new laptop...as that is what my parents are getting me!
I want to get a smaller screen, lighter weight than what I've got, and it has to have a webcam for sure! Before my party I have signed up for a skype account to call landlines and cell phones in the US...I also signed up for a local online skype number with voicemail! How cool is that!? This way I was able to send my contact info home with everyone that attended.
For my party my aunt, uncle, and cousin even came down from Ohio! They just left last night to travel back home. Thank you to all who were able to attend the party! I truly appreciate your support and prayers at this time for the new journey the Lord is taking me on. Thank you Aunt Theresa and Mom for all the hard work you did to put the party together for me!
Mom and my aunt, Theresa...mom's sister, preparing the food!
The Lei girl gave out the lei's as people arrived.
My brother and sister-in-law Ashley. Not sure what Joey is doing here...
Parents and my brother Joey
There's no place like home... just with a magic wand, not red shoes!
Max even got in the party mood when the party was over... :)
Friday, July 20, 2012
Greetings!
I know it's been a little while...
I have been working on the green skirt I started on awhile back. I finished it! And while I've been out and about I have found the smocked material on sale...so I've made 3 new dresses with that material!!! I also made a cute strap for the red travel purse/bag I will be using on the trip for my purse. Don't worry, I have pictures for all of it, well I just noticed putting in the pictures one of the dresses did not get in here. I will have that for you at a later post. I wanted to finish all my sewing projects before Aunt Theresa, Uncle Rich, and Krista came in from Ohio for my going away party. I had to clean up my sitting room for my uncle to sleep in there. We put a single matteras and box springs for him to use. My aunt and Krista sleep in the living room. Tomorrow is the day for the going away party. So, stay tuned next week, there will be an update with pictures from the party for sure! It will take a few days, as on Sunday we will be going to White Waters Six Flags and Monday we are going to the Georgia Fair.
We did get a surprise yesterday when we came home from the store...My mom, Aunt Theresa, and I...Adam, my cousin, flew in from the Army to surprise us...my uncle planned this 2 months ago!!! He is on a base in New York, I think. He took some time off. How cool is that! So, we found anothe place for him to sleep!
I found out there will be four of us in the apartment on the island. There will be Ingrid, Lucy, Deeyon, and myself staying there. They are from the islands around Marshall Islands. I have emailed Ingrid and Lucy, and they are doing a summer camp in Guam now. I know Ingrid has not been to Marshall Islands before, so we for sure will be learning everything about the island and cultures and all together! I can't wait to meet everyone! I can't believe it is almost time for us to meet and see the Lord do GREAT things over the next year!
Majuro is the political and economic center of the Marshall Islands. The islands that are inhabited along the southern side of Majuro Atoll have been joined over time by landfill and a bridge that forms a 30 mile road from the extreme eastern end called Rita to Laura at the western end. Both villages were so code-named by U.S. forces in WW II after the favorite pinups of Rita Hayworth and Lauren Bacall.
Have a great weekend! Thanks for reading!
I know it's been a little while...
I have been working on the green skirt I started on awhile back. I finished it! And while I've been out and about I have found the smocked material on sale...so I've made 3 new dresses with that material!!! I also made a cute strap for the red travel purse/bag I will be using on the trip for my purse. Don't worry, I have pictures for all of it, well I just noticed putting in the pictures one of the dresses did not get in here. I will have that for you at a later post. I wanted to finish all my sewing projects before Aunt Theresa, Uncle Rich, and Krista came in from Ohio for my going away party. I had to clean up my sitting room for my uncle to sleep in there. We put a single matteras and box springs for him to use. My aunt and Krista sleep in the living room. Tomorrow is the day for the going away party. So, stay tuned next week, there will be an update with pictures from the party for sure! It will take a few days, as on Sunday we will be going to White Waters Six Flags and Monday we are going to the Georgia Fair.
We did get a surprise yesterday when we came home from the store...My mom, Aunt Theresa, and I...Adam, my cousin, flew in from the Army to surprise us...my uncle planned this 2 months ago!!! He is on a base in New York, I think. He took some time off. How cool is that! So, we found anothe place for him to sleep!
I found out there will be four of us in the apartment on the island. There will be Ingrid, Lucy, Deeyon, and myself staying there. They are from the islands around Marshall Islands. I have emailed Ingrid and Lucy, and they are doing a summer camp in Guam now. I know Ingrid has not been to Marshall Islands before, so we for sure will be learning everything about the island and cultures and all together! I can't wait to meet everyone! I can't believe it is almost time for us to meet and see the Lord do GREAT things over the next year!
Majuro is the political and economic center of the Marshall Islands. The islands that are inhabited along the southern side of Majuro Atoll have been joined over time by landfill and a bridge that forms a 30 mile road from the extreme eastern end called Rita to Laura at the western end. Both villages were so code-named by U.S. forces in WW II after the favorite pinups of Rita Hayworth and Lauren Bacall.
Have a great weekend! Thanks for reading!
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Greetings!
I know, I know, it's been a few days since the last post. Not much has been happening on the home front until today. I sent another 2 packages today...one being shower caddy, tool box, etc. We will get to the other package in just a second. The director's wife, Jackie Buck, said that the store is about 3 miles from the school. I am wanting to get a big metal folding/collapsible "shopping" cart. My idea is to maybe take a taxi for about $2 to the store, with my cart. Then after shopping...and I mean grocery shopping... :) I could walk home with the cart. I figure it won't be that bad since I will not be doing this as a fast paced walk for exercise. I can do that later on... So, the other package I shipped today is one of those huge golf size umbrellas! It seems to rain a lot in Majuro, so I figured if I had one of those huge umbrellas, I could still get to the store and walk home, and the rain wouldn't stop me. Also, if I decided to at least not walk some time, at least the cart would be handy to place all of the bags into one with wheels to help transport to the apartment. Another idea for the cart...take my laundry to the laundry mat...apparently there are several close by...again this would save taking the taxi because of the load of clothes, but I would also be able to walk there.
Something I purchased today was for two reasons. One was because I needed it in general~didn't have one. Reason two is because it rains a lot, at least it seems to. I bought a light weight (folds into the pocket) rain jacket. Was so excited to find it! Another exciting purchase today was because of some very strategic planning! Kmart had the face cleaning cloths that I've started using to wash my face with on sale...for $3.75. I comparison shopped at Wal-mart for them. It gets even better! I actually bought on eBay $1.00 off coupons for the product...before they were on sale of course. So, in the end, I got the Garnier skin care cleaning cloths for $2.75 each, regularly $4.96!!!! I bought 10 of them, and wiped Wal-mart out...as I hope to stock up since I will be gone for the year. So, the total before tax came to $27.50, instead of $49.70. I think that is like a 45% savings! What a deal! The coupons expire 8/6/12...so I will be buying more...maybe on sale, maybe not. But I have 10 more coupons to use.
I think I've mentioned before that Majuro is the capital of Marshall Islands. It lies about 2,300 miles southwest of Honolulu and nearly 2,000 miles southeast of Guam. Majuro is west of the international dateline, which makes it 17 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful week!
I know, I know, it's been a few days since the last post. Not much has been happening on the home front until today. I sent another 2 packages today...one being shower caddy, tool box, etc. We will get to the other package in just a second. The director's wife, Jackie Buck, said that the store is about 3 miles from the school. I am wanting to get a big metal folding/collapsible "shopping" cart. My idea is to maybe take a taxi for about $2 to the store, with my cart. Then after shopping...and I mean grocery shopping... :) I could walk home with the cart. I figure it won't be that bad since I will not be doing this as a fast paced walk for exercise. I can do that later on... So, the other package I shipped today is one of those huge golf size umbrellas! It seems to rain a lot in Majuro, so I figured if I had one of those huge umbrellas, I could still get to the store and walk home, and the rain wouldn't stop me. Also, if I decided to at least not walk some time, at least the cart would be handy to place all of the bags into one with wheels to help transport to the apartment. Another idea for the cart...take my laundry to the laundry mat...apparently there are several close by...again this would save taking the taxi because of the load of clothes, but I would also be able to walk there.
Something I purchased today was for two reasons. One was because I needed it in general~didn't have one. Reason two is because it rains a lot, at least it seems to. I bought a light weight (folds into the pocket) rain jacket. Was so excited to find it! Another exciting purchase today was because of some very strategic planning! Kmart had the face cleaning cloths that I've started using to wash my face with on sale...for $3.75. I comparison shopped at Wal-mart for them. It gets even better! I actually bought on eBay $1.00 off coupons for the product...before they were on sale of course. So, in the end, I got the Garnier skin care cleaning cloths for $2.75 each, regularly $4.96!!!! I bought 10 of them, and wiped Wal-mart out...as I hope to stock up since I will be gone for the year. So, the total before tax came to $27.50, instead of $49.70. I think that is like a 45% savings! What a deal! The coupons expire 8/6/12...so I will be buying more...maybe on sale, maybe not. But I have 10 more coupons to use.
I think I've mentioned before that Majuro is the capital of Marshall Islands. It lies about 2,300 miles southwest of Honolulu and nearly 2,000 miles southeast of Guam. Majuro is west of the international dateline, which makes it 17 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful week!
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Greetings!
So, I will get information for everyone. I found out this morning that those that would like to support me on a regular basis...every month, or once a quarter, whatever...and claim deductions, such as a charitable donation, may do so by sending it to my home church Nicholson Baptist Church. I will be getting my information to them in the next week or so. I will be sure to post how to send me money that they will directly get to me. Also, I will be sending out a monthly and/or quarterly statement of how the funds were used and a newsletter to let everyone know how things are going. I am so excited everything is falling into place!!! I know the Lord has His hand on this new journey, adventure, and ministry! Please keep me in your prayers as the time here in the states is quickly coming to a close for the next year or two...however long He leads. I have my first box of clothing items that will be going out this week for Majuro! And a few personal books, journals to write in, and cards will also be going out.
There is a beach/ocean 20 feet behind the school. Mrs. Buck, the director's wife, said though this is not a beach I would be used to. She said that our end of the island is the most populated than the other side. Which means, not only does our beach have sharp coral and such, it is dirty and the area children swim there. The pretty sandy beach is on the other side of the island (about 30 miles). But due to the fact that there is only one 2-lane road and the speed limit, it takes over an hour to get there. I guess that will be a Saturday trip sometime!
Have a blessed day!
So, I will get information for everyone. I found out this morning that those that would like to support me on a regular basis...every month, or once a quarter, whatever...and claim deductions, such as a charitable donation, may do so by sending it to my home church Nicholson Baptist Church. I will be getting my information to them in the next week or so. I will be sure to post how to send me money that they will directly get to me. Also, I will be sending out a monthly and/or quarterly statement of how the funds were used and a newsletter to let everyone know how things are going. I am so excited everything is falling into place!!! I know the Lord has His hand on this new journey, adventure, and ministry! Please keep me in your prayers as the time here in the states is quickly coming to a close for the next year or two...however long He leads. I have my first box of clothing items that will be going out this week for Majuro! And a few personal books, journals to write in, and cards will also be going out.
There is a beach/ocean 20 feet behind the school. Mrs. Buck, the director's wife, said though this is not a beach I would be used to. She said that our end of the island is the most populated than the other side. Which means, not only does our beach have sharp coral and such, it is dirty and the area children swim there. The pretty sandy beach is on the other side of the island (about 30 miles). But due to the fact that there is only one 2-lane road and the speed limit, it takes over an hour to get there. I guess that will be a Saturday trip sometime!
Have a blessed day!
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Greetings!
Well, today I went to ACS to test...while I was there, I saw some friends. And they all asked about my upcoming trip...packing, when do I leave, etc. One person, Donna, mentioned I need to write all of this down in a journal. And after I come back, put it in a book. What a great idea!
After I finished testing, I went to Gainesville to get the second shot in the series of Hepatitis A&B vaccine. While I was paying, which we have to do after we are called back but before the shot is administered, I found out something. I was paying with the money from my yard sale. One of the $20 I used was counterfeit!!!! Luckily, I had another $20. She gave it back to me. After looking at it, all they did was use what looked like construction paper and color copied, front and back! You could kind of tell from the front...things weren't quite clear. But the back definitely gave it away! It wasn't exactly cut straight, and we could see some of the construction paper that wasn't copied. When I got home I called the Sheriff's Office. Apparently, someone has been passing these throughout the county. A few months ago, they said someone received some at a yard sale in Baldwin, while Captain D's and a few other places at the outlet had some come through. They said I could bring it by so they could make a copy of it and compare it with the ones they have. They believe it is someone locally. How sad someone would think to do that! And Banks County, no less! We had soooo many people the day of the yard sale, there is no way to know who gave me the bill. They said if you look for the mark in the bills and don't see it, but you don't want to confront the person about it, get the liscence plate number for the police to track them that way.
Anywho, I did get the shot. It is ok. I had taken a few pictures of the Hall County Health Department, they lady who gave me my first shots, and today's needle guy with my phone. He really is holding up the needle...hard to see, but it is in his hand which just happens to be in line with the door frame. The first one of Beth and me I actually took myself and it was the first one I shot of the two of us, not too bad. I had forgotten my camera, so I took them with my phone. Now, I can't get them off my phone!!!! After much work and thinking, I have figured out how to get the pics off my camera! What a workout for the brain and quite a time consuming activity.
Ok, onto the fact for the day. The average wage in Majuro, Marshall Island is $2.00 an hour! There are not very many skilled workers on the island. No wonder tuition to Majuro Baptist Christian Academy is only $85 a month. Not a lot to us but sure is to someone that has next to nothing. Wow!
Have a blessed day!
Well, today I went to ACS to test...while I was there, I saw some friends. And they all asked about my upcoming trip...packing, when do I leave, etc. One person, Donna, mentioned I need to write all of this down in a journal. And after I come back, put it in a book. What a great idea!
After I finished testing, I went to Gainesville to get the second shot in the series of Hepatitis A&B vaccine. While I was paying, which we have to do after we are called back but before the shot is administered, I found out something. I was paying with the money from my yard sale. One of the $20 I used was counterfeit!!!! Luckily, I had another $20. She gave it back to me. After looking at it, all they did was use what looked like construction paper and color copied, front and back! You could kind of tell from the front...things weren't quite clear. But the back definitely gave it away! It wasn't exactly cut straight, and we could see some of the construction paper that wasn't copied. When I got home I called the Sheriff's Office. Apparently, someone has been passing these throughout the county. A few months ago, they said someone received some at a yard sale in Baldwin, while Captain D's and a few other places at the outlet had some come through. They said I could bring it by so they could make a copy of it and compare it with the ones they have. They believe it is someone locally. How sad someone would think to do that! And Banks County, no less! We had soooo many people the day of the yard sale, there is no way to know who gave me the bill. They said if you look for the mark in the bills and don't see it, but you don't want to confront the person about it, get the liscence plate number for the police to track them that way.
Anywho, I did get the shot. It is ok. I had taken a few pictures of the Hall County Health Department, they lady who gave me my first shots, and today's needle guy with my phone. He really is holding up the needle...hard to see, but it is in his hand which just happens to be in line with the door frame. The first one of Beth and me I actually took myself and it was the first one I shot of the two of us, not too bad. I had forgotten my camera, so I took them with my phone. Now, I can't get them off my phone!!!! After much work and thinking, I have figured out how to get the pics off my camera! What a workout for the brain and quite a time consuming activity.
Ok, onto the fact for the day. The average wage in Majuro, Marshall Island is $2.00 an hour! There are not very many skilled workers on the island. No wonder tuition to Majuro Baptist Christian Academy is only $85 a month. Not a lot to us but sure is to someone that has next to nothing. Wow!
Have a blessed day!
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Greetings!
Though I've been away for the week, I have been busy. I've not gotten things ready for the trip, rather, I've been busy making clothes for my new adventure. I had some material from projects never started. So, I got an easy pattern for a slip-on elastic waisted skirt with pockets. The material wasn't the right width for the pattern, but with a little thought and figuring out and some extra sewing I was able to make it work. I also made a cute little shirt...got the idea from pinterest. I made matching ties from the shirt material...and also made from the skirts' material as well. I have a pink skirt and green skirt...still working on the green one. I also worked on a dress...had to finish it with ribbon straps.
Before I left to housesit, I put a few books on amazon.com to sell. I sold 2 of them! I also put a set of books...Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events...and 9 sets of Abeka Bible Flash-a-cards (sold as a lot) on ebay. Both items sold on ebay! So, I've been to the post office several times this week. Wow, feels good to be getting rid of some stuff and making money to prepare for the trip. I will be taking the rest of the items left over from the yard sale to J & J Flea Market soon to get rid of them.
For the information of Majuro...the water is not safe to drink, unless it is boiled. I was told they sell 5 galloon bottles of water on the island. I figure it can't be too bad boiling water.
Have a super weekend!
Though I've been away for the week, I have been busy. I've not gotten things ready for the trip, rather, I've been busy making clothes for my new adventure. I had some material from projects never started. So, I got an easy pattern for a slip-on elastic waisted skirt with pockets. The material wasn't the right width for the pattern, but with a little thought and figuring out and some extra sewing I was able to make it work. I also made a cute little shirt...got the idea from pinterest. I made matching ties from the shirt material...and also made from the skirts' material as well. I have a pink skirt and green skirt...still working on the green one. I also worked on a dress...had to finish it with ribbon straps.
Before I left to housesit, I put a few books on amazon.com to sell. I sold 2 of them! I also put a set of books...Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events...and 9 sets of Abeka Bible Flash-a-cards (sold as a lot) on ebay. Both items sold on ebay! So, I've been to the post office several times this week. Wow, feels good to be getting rid of some stuff and making money to prepare for the trip. I will be taking the rest of the items left over from the yard sale to J & J Flea Market soon to get rid of them.
Have a super weekend!
Friday, June 15, 2012
Greetings!
I know it has been several days since I've written. One reason is that our Internet service has been quite spotty...apparently the modem boxes from windstream is only good for about one year! Well, another one is being sent and will be here in 2 business days. I hope that fixes the problem. Fyi, I've been working on this post for the last 2 hours or so on my laptop. I finally had to go the my parents' pc just so I had some decent Internet connection. My laptop kept shutting the internet off as soon as I would get on. Frustrating!!!!
I have been busy the last few days. I have finished packing all of the books, school items, and pretty much everything that is not clothing or personal items such as shower gels and shampoos, etc. I am thinking I will send some of my clothing in a couple of weeks...to allow them to be shipped via parcel post, one of the cheapest ways. It just takes it a little longer than other ways. However, whatever I send in boxes must have a customs form filled out...that has been a task within itself. I sent the last 4 boxes off today. As I will be house sitting next week for my brother and sister-in-law, so I will not be able to do much while I am there...at least packing wise. The boxes are Majuro bound!!! WooHoo!!
So, Majuro is only 7 miles above sea level and pretty flat. It is 30 miles long but can be as wide as only 1 mile in places. It has lots of coral on the island. I think that is what helps with tsunamis not coming into the land as often.
I know it has been several days since I've written. One reason is that our Internet service has been quite spotty...apparently the modem boxes from windstream is only good for about one year! Well, another one is being sent and will be here in 2 business days. I hope that fixes the problem. Fyi, I've been working on this post for the last 2 hours or so on my laptop. I finally had to go the my parents' pc just so I had some decent Internet connection. My laptop kept shutting the internet off as soon as I would get on. Frustrating!!!!
I have been busy the last few days. I have finished packing all of the books, school items, and pretty much everything that is not clothing or personal items such as shower gels and shampoos, etc. I am thinking I will send some of my clothing in a couple of weeks...to allow them to be shipped via parcel post, one of the cheapest ways. It just takes it a little longer than other ways. However, whatever I send in boxes must have a customs form filled out...that has been a task within itself. I sent the last 4 boxes off today. As I will be house sitting next week for my brother and sister-in-law, so I will not be able to do much while I am there...at least packing wise. The boxes are Majuro bound!!! WooHoo!!
So, Majuro is only 7 miles above sea level and pretty flat. It is 30 miles long but can be as wide as only 1 mile in places. It has lots of coral on the island. I think that is what helps with tsunamis not coming into the land as often.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Greetings!
I have been busy today getting two boxes ready to ship! I know they had said I would have to fill out customs forms...but I didn't know that each form only allows 4 items, and I have to put description for each with weight, quantity, and value. The first box, in the large flat rate box took 6 custom forms! The second one used only 2. I had to stop because I ran out of forms! I will take the first two boxes in to the post office in the morning and pick up a stack of forms I guess! I did even decide to take out some stuff to store here instead of shipping them. How do you decide on what (2) single hole puncher weighs? I looked up what I had in the boxes on amazon.com, picked as close as I could get to what I had, and used the shipping weight it listed...and sometimes I tried to estimate it if I had to. That part wasn't too bad, but when I had to write out my address and the address of where I am sending it about killed me. I had to press hard...it had to go through 6 sheets. And I had to do it 8 times! Well, I better get ready and keep working on them!
I met with someone at Grove Level today about getting approved to work with them in missions...for my missions. I had two packets of information to fill out...one was an application for missions with Grove Level and the other was a Readiness Assessment Evaluation for prospective cross-culture workers.
I will drop that off Thursday...when we are out that way. He said that after they get the paper work back and go over it. We will have another meeting after that.
OK, Majuro Baptist Christian Academy has about 300 students from K4 through high school. Students are only required to attend school through the 8th grade, however they still offer through 12th grade. I believe they had 4 Sr. last year going onto college.
Have a blessed day!
I have been busy today getting two boxes ready to ship! I know they had said I would have to fill out customs forms...but I didn't know that each form only allows 4 items, and I have to put description for each with weight, quantity, and value. The first box, in the large flat rate box took 6 custom forms! The second one used only 2. I had to stop because I ran out of forms! I will take the first two boxes in to the post office in the morning and pick up a stack of forms I guess! I did even decide to take out some stuff to store here instead of shipping them. How do you decide on what (2) single hole puncher weighs? I looked up what I had in the boxes on amazon.com, picked as close as I could get to what I had, and used the shipping weight it listed...and sometimes I tried to estimate it if I had to. That part wasn't too bad, but when I had to write out my address and the address of where I am sending it about killed me. I had to press hard...it had to go through 6 sheets. And I had to do it 8 times! Well, I better get ready and keep working on them!
I met with someone at Grove Level today about getting approved to work with them in missions...for my missions. I had two packets of information to fill out...one was an application for missions with Grove Level and the other was a Readiness Assessment Evaluation for prospective cross-culture workers.
I will drop that off Thursday...when we are out that way. He said that after they get the paper work back and go over it. We will have another meeting after that.
OK, Majuro Baptist Christian Academy has about 300 students from K4 through high school. Students are only required to attend school through the 8th grade, however they still offer through 12th grade. I believe they had 4 Sr. last year going onto college.
Have a blessed day!
Monday, June 11, 2012
Greetings!
I am trying something out. I want to see how you all can subscribe to my feed and be able to automatically get my updates on your computer/Internet. It may take a couple of days and I will let you know what I find out. If you know of some way to do this, please let me know...you can comment to the post if you would like to let me know.
Thanks!
I am trying something out. I want to see how you all can subscribe to my feed and be able to automatically get my updates on your computer/Internet. It may take a couple of days and I will let you know what I find out. If you know of some way to do this, please let me know...you can comment to the post if you would like to let me know.
Thanks!
Greetings!
Not much happening today. I've been resting up from the weekend. I have a meeting with someone at Grove Level tomorrow. Pray for the meeting. I was presented at Nicholson Baptist Church yesterday, and I spoke in the morning service and at the church conference last night to tell more of the school and what I will be doing. I have asked that the money from sponsors that would like to claim it on their taxes be able to send money to NBC and then onto me. During the meeting, a committee was formed to investigate the rules and make sure all goes well for everyone involved. We will meet soon to make sure all questions have been presented and answered. They are also checking with the Southern Baptist people. I guess they've done this before but had bad results, not that this one will be bad. They just want to make sure everything is right and the best way to handle it all. Pray that this works out.
Apparently, on the island of Majuro, which is the capital of Marshall Islands, there are no snakes or bees/wasps or the like. Bugs, yes...and spiders, yes! YIKESSSS!!!!
Not much happening today. I've been resting up from the weekend. I have a meeting with someone at Grove Level tomorrow. Pray for the meeting. I was presented at Nicholson Baptist Church yesterday, and I spoke in the morning service and at the church conference last night to tell more of the school and what I will be doing. I have asked that the money from sponsors that would like to claim it on their taxes be able to send money to NBC and then onto me. During the meeting, a committee was formed to investigate the rules and make sure all goes well for everyone involved. We will meet soon to make sure all questions have been presented and answered. They are also checking with the Southern Baptist people. I guess they've done this before but had bad results, not that this one will be bad. They just want to make sure everything is right and the best way to handle it all. Pray that this works out.
Apparently, on the island of Majuro, which is the capital of Marshall Islands, there are no snakes or bees/wasps or the like. Bugs, yes...and spiders, yes! YIKESSSS!!!!
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Greetings!
Well, well, well! The yard sale yesterday went very well for the trip. Sold down over half of the items. We are planning on going to J&J Flea Market in a few weeks to try and sell off more items before we donate them to Christian Outreach in Commerce. Great guy...have known the Morgans for many years. We did take several containers of items yesterday to them after the yard sale...just stuff that won't sell too well. I was up at 6:15 am. We put out signs by 7 or 7:30, and the sale started about 8...or whenever the first customers showed up, really. :) We couldn't have asked for a better day with the weather. Thank you Lord! Wow! Lots and lots of customers throughout the day. We had people coming even up to 4:00. Amazing crowds!
Didn't sell a whole lot of teacher stuff...which I was kind of surprised. Still have bulletin board stuff and lots of file folder games and some other stuff we will be taking to the flea market when we go. I did take some pictures of the yard sale first thing as we were still setting up! Look below~you will get a general idea of how many items were donated and much appreciated! Thank you to all who donated items! It certainly was a blessing to get all the items. I made about $400 from the yard sale, which will help tremendously! I could not have had such a successful yard sale without you and your donations! Thank you! Isn't it Awesome and Wonderful how Awesome and Wonderful God is?
Today I attended Nicholson Baptist Church. They had a great drama! Before the message began, Pastor Terry presented me to the church that I was going into the mission field. He asked me to say a little about where I was going and such, which I was not really prepared for. Plus, I don't do great in front of adults and large groups! Of course, my parents were there and said it was great. :) Also, they had VBS last week in which several children received Christ as their Savior~Awesomeness! We also had the Lord's Supper, which is always a good reminder of being on good terms with the Lord. It has been a wonderful Sunday...even with the rain/drizzle.
Thank you for your prayers as I get ready for the upcoming new adventure! Thank you for reading and being interested in the path the Lord is leading me down. Never thought I would be headed into the mission field! Let's see...the island of Majuro is about 30 miles long from end to end...one 2 lane highway. I am not sure how wide it is, but I don't believe it's very wide. The school I will be teaching at is called Majuro Baptist Christian Academy and was started in 1999 (the year I graduated high school) by missionaries. It is an outreach ministry of Majuro Independent Baptist Church.
Have a blessed day!
Well, well, well! The yard sale yesterday went very well for the trip. Sold down over half of the items. We are planning on going to J&J Flea Market in a few weeks to try and sell off more items before we donate them to Christian Outreach in Commerce. Great guy...have known the Morgans for many years. We did take several containers of items yesterday to them after the yard sale...just stuff that won't sell too well. I was up at 6:15 am. We put out signs by 7 or 7:30, and the sale started about 8...or whenever the first customers showed up, really. :) We couldn't have asked for a better day with the weather. Thank you Lord! Wow! Lots and lots of customers throughout the day. We had people coming even up to 4:00. Amazing crowds!
Didn't sell a whole lot of teacher stuff...which I was kind of surprised. Still have bulletin board stuff and lots of file folder games and some other stuff we will be taking to the flea market when we go. I did take some pictures of the yard sale first thing as we were still setting up! Look below~you will get a general idea of how many items were donated and much appreciated! Thank you to all who donated items! It certainly was a blessing to get all the items. I made about $400 from the yard sale, which will help tremendously! I could not have had such a successful yard sale without you and your donations! Thank you! Isn't it Awesome and Wonderful how Awesome and Wonderful God is?
Today I attended Nicholson Baptist Church. They had a great drama! Before the message began, Pastor Terry presented me to the church that I was going into the mission field. He asked me to say a little about where I was going and such, which I was not really prepared for. Plus, I don't do great in front of adults and large groups! Of course, my parents were there and said it was great. :) Also, they had VBS last week in which several children received Christ as their Savior~Awesomeness! We also had the Lord's Supper, which is always a good reminder of being on good terms with the Lord. It has been a wonderful Sunday...even with the rain/drizzle.
Thank you for your prayers as I get ready for the upcoming new adventure! Thank you for reading and being interested in the path the Lord is leading me down. Never thought I would be headed into the mission field! Let's see...the island of Majuro is about 30 miles long from end to end...one 2 lane highway. I am not sure how wide it is, but I don't believe it's very wide. The school I will be teaching at is called Majuro Baptist Christian Academy and was started in 1999 (the year I graduated high school) by missionaries. It is an outreach ministry of Majuro Independent Baptist Church.
Have a blessed day!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Greetings!
I'm sorry I've not posted for a couple of days. It sure has been a busy few days! I have been able to look over the scope and sequence for 6th Grade Abeka that Jackie let me borrow last week. I met up with her today to return so the 6th grade teacher at her school would have it. Started pricing and going through yard sale items yesterday. My mom and I have made quite a bit of progress. I have made it through a friend, Debbie's stuff and all of Bonnie's items. Tomorrow I have no where to go, so we will get to work earlier than we have been. Tomorrow's items will be items from Tammy and a couple of other teachers at school gave me. I will also possibly be getting some more items in the next few days. Thank you so much for all that has been donated so far! Please remember to stop by Saturday, June 9, from 8-whenever...my house~1571 Hwy. 164, Commerce for the 5+ family yard sale. Items include baby/kids, teacher/school, housewares/decorations and lots of stuff in between! You don't know what you are missing, if you miss it! All the money made will go towards my moving and living expenses in Marshall Island! I hope to see all of you there! One man's trash is another man's treasure! Come see if you can't find lots of goodies. We have something for everyone! Donations also accepted. :) Still have to finish packing up what school items I am going to send on before me to arrive in Majuro soon. Apparently, even though it has a US zip code, still have to fill out a customs form for each package.
In case you don't know, Majuro is the capital of Marshall Island. It is about half way between Guam and Hawaii. Marshall Island used to be a territory of the United States, but about 22 years ago or so, it was granted its freedom. Some of you history buffs out there may recognize the name Marshall Island from its significance during WWII. I will start adding little bits of info about the island/country in each blog.
I'm sorry I've not posted for a couple of days. It sure has been a busy few days! I have been able to look over the scope and sequence for 6th Grade Abeka that Jackie let me borrow last week. I met up with her today to return so the 6th grade teacher at her school would have it. Started pricing and going through yard sale items yesterday. My mom and I have made quite a bit of progress. I have made it through a friend, Debbie's stuff and all of Bonnie's items. Tomorrow I have no where to go, so we will get to work earlier than we have been. Tomorrow's items will be items from Tammy and a couple of other teachers at school gave me. I will also possibly be getting some more items in the next few days. Thank you so much for all that has been donated so far! Please remember to stop by Saturday, June 9, from 8-whenever...my house~1571 Hwy. 164, Commerce for the 5+ family yard sale. Items include baby/kids, teacher/school, housewares/decorations and lots of stuff in between! You don't know what you are missing, if you miss it! All the money made will go towards my moving and living expenses in Marshall Island! I hope to see all of you there! One man's trash is another man's treasure! Come see if you can't find lots of goodies. We have something for everyone! Donations also accepted. :) Still have to finish packing up what school items I am going to send on before me to arrive in Majuro soon. Apparently, even though it has a US zip code, still have to fill out a customs form for each package.
In case you don't know, Majuro is the capital of Marshall Island. It is about half way between Guam and Hawaii. Marshall Island used to be a territory of the United States, but about 22 years ago or so, it was granted its freedom. Some of you history buffs out there may recognize the name Marshall Island from its significance during WWII. I will start adding little bits of info about the island/country in each blog.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Greetings!
Here it is a Saturday. I am cleaning out rooms to find yard sale stuff, but I thought I would take a minute to write. Thanks to a friend, Jackie, that uses Abeka material at her school, I was able to borrow for a few days the 6th grade curriculum. It is helpful since the school I started at used only Abeka, but didn't really have curriculum and teacher editions...and I only taught thru the 2nd grade. The school I was just teaching at, uses some Abeka in 6th grade, but not a bunch of it. I have been looking through the curriculum guide to get an idea of what I will be teaching in each subject over the course of the year. I received in the mail today a 6th Grade teacher edition Math and test key book that I had ordered through ebay. Out of all the subjects, I believe this will be the most challenging, as I haven't done much of the 6th grade stuff for some years now. This way I can refresh my memory of how to do some of these topics over the summer before I get to Majuro. Well, I better get back to cleaning and starting supper here shortly.
Have a blessed day and weekend!
Here it is a Saturday. I am cleaning out rooms to find yard sale stuff, but I thought I would take a minute to write. Thanks to a friend, Jackie, that uses Abeka material at her school, I was able to borrow for a few days the 6th grade curriculum. It is helpful since the school I started at used only Abeka, but didn't really have curriculum and teacher editions...and I only taught thru the 2nd grade. The school I was just teaching at, uses some Abeka in 6th grade, but not a bunch of it. I have been looking through the curriculum guide to get an idea of what I will be teaching in each subject over the course of the year. I received in the mail today a 6th Grade teacher edition Math and test key book that I had ordered through ebay. Out of all the subjects, I believe this will be the most challenging, as I haven't done much of the 6th grade stuff for some years now. This way I can refresh my memory of how to do some of these topics over the summer before I get to Majuro. Well, I better get back to cleaning and starting supper here shortly.
Have a blessed day and weekend!
Friday, June 1, 2012
Greetings!
I enjoyed lunch with my mom and a friend...Jackie! She and the Social Circle Mary Kay ladies put together a wonderful goody bag for my trip to Majuro! It will definitely will all be used and much appreciated! Thank you ladies for your thoughtfulness and prayers. Then when I got home and checked email...someone had donated to the fundrazr account I've set up! What an awesome surprise. Thank you Brown family! Going to start going through stuff for yard sale for next Saturday this week to start pricing! Be sure to put it on your calendar for next Saturday...June 9! All items will be priced to sell! Thank you for all that are checking out my blog. Stick with me, as it will get more interesting as time goes on...and I begin the new adventure. Right now I am still in the beginning and preparing stages.
I enjoyed lunch with my mom and a friend...Jackie! She and the Social Circle Mary Kay ladies put together a wonderful goody bag for my trip to Majuro! It will definitely will all be used and much appreciated! Thank you ladies for your thoughtfulness and prayers. Then when I got home and checked email...someone had donated to the fundrazr account I've set up! What an awesome surprise. Thank you Brown family! Going to start going through stuff for yard sale for next Saturday this week to start pricing! Be sure to put it on your calendar for next Saturday...June 9! All items will be priced to sell! Thank you for all that are checking out my blog. Stick with me, as it will get more interesting as time goes on...and I begin the new adventure. Right now I am still in the beginning and preparing stages.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Greetings!
I went to get my hair trimmed today. It is now shoulder length...so I had an about 2 inches cut off. Hoping it will be cool for the new destination and still able to put my hair up in a ponytail some...much lighter for sure! I am pretty sure anyone that would like to support me regularly will be able to send it through Nicholson Baptist Church, my home church. You should be able use it on your taxes. :) More info to come that. I will be presented to the church~Nicholson Baptist~on June 10, as a missionary.
I went to get my hair trimmed today. It is now shoulder length...so I had an about 2 inches cut off. Hoping it will be cool for the new destination and still able to put my hair up in a ponytail some...much lighter for sure! I am pretty sure anyone that would like to support me regularly will be able to send it through Nicholson Baptist Church, my home church. You should be able use it on your taxes. :) More info to come that. I will be presented to the church~Nicholson Baptist~on June 10, as a missionary.
Greetings!
I wanted to inform everyone that we are having a huge 5 family yardsale June 9 at my home...1571 Hwy 164, commerce. Please come check it out! We have baby items, houseware items, teacher/shool items, and many many other things! You never know what you will find! All proceeds will go towards my relocation to Majuro, Marshall Island along with living expenses while I am there as a missionary! Donations also accepted! :)
I wanted to inform everyone that we are having a huge 5 family yardsale June 9 at my home...1571 Hwy 164, commerce. Please come check it out! We have baby items, houseware items, teacher/shool items, and many many other things! You never know what you will find! All proceeds will go towards my relocation to Majuro, Marshall Island along with living expenses while I am there as a missionary! Donations also accepted! :)
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Good evening! Had my first set of shots today...Typhoid and it will last about 2 years. First round of Hepatitis A and B combo...next one is in a month. Apparently, Marshall Island I am supposed to have a 2nd MMR vaccine. So, I will be checking on that with getting the Tdap soon. Shots went pretty well. :)
I am new to this blogging stuff, so please bare with me as I am just learning! I have packed everything that I will be shipping of school supplies and stuff I will use over the next year for teaching. I took a couple of boxes into the post office to weigh and see about the price of shipping them. I also got some flat rate boxes to see if I can use them...
I will be going in a bit to get the typhoid vaccine and the first of the hepatitis A and B vaccine as well. Hoping there are no side effects or adverse reactions!
I will be going in a bit to get the typhoid vaccine and the first of the hepatitis A and B vaccine as well. Hoping there are no side effects or adverse reactions!
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