Now, I am less than 2 weeks away from our trip to Ethiopia and words can't express how I am feeling.
This will be the first of so many firsts for me. I have never been outside the US, other than a resort in Mexico, I have never been to a third world country, and I have never been the teacher rather than the student about my faith.
There are a few things I know for sure; 1. it will be an experience of a lifetime. 2. it will put me outside my comfort zone in ways I never even knew existed. 3. I will miss my kids and my husband terribly
I am a BIG believer that life is worth living. You can't live amazing/life changing experiences if you don't try new things.
It has always been something I have wanted to do; going on a mission trip. I didn't know how to go about it. I know it was never going to be something I did by myself...well, what better way to start than a best friend going with you?!
So, we are less than two weeks away and the preparations are WELL underway!
I am SO close to being fully funded! Just $314 to go!!
Passport - check
Vaccines - check
On our last call, we got to hear our itinerary! I can't remember all of the details but it sounds like it is going to be an incredible week!
Part of our time there will be spent putting on a "VBS" for the orphans...NOT exactly like your VBS here, as there will be about 200-300 kids and only 12 of us team members BUT the crafts and skits are planned!
I am so excited to go spend time with these kids and "GO.BE.LOVE". That is exactly what we are doing...
GOing
BEing
LOVEing
If you are interested in helping us, here is what we are still looking for:
1. Donations (of course) www.visitingorphans.org DONATE, enter info and my name KENDRA LANTERMAN
2. 1500 Bandaids for a craft we are doing about being nice to others
3. 50 Glue sticks
4. Stickers, crayons and markers
We are also in charge of taking supplies for the clinic there...
If you want to donate money or purchase any of the following, it would be GREATLY appreciated!
-Hydrocortisone cream
-Topical Anti-Fungal cream
-Topical steroid creams
-Coban wrap
-Pedialyte
-Nasal spray
-Acne face wash/antibacterial
soap
-Pill pouches – these can be
found in the medical supply section at Target or Wal-Mart
-Cough suppressant (ex:
Dextromorphan)
-Children’s cough and cold
medicine
-“Cough n’ cold” 4 kids – this
an herbal OTC cold and medicine for toddlers (HUGE NEED)
-Adult and children
multivitamins
-Travel size toothpaste
-Feminine hygiene products (pads
only, no tampons)
-Sunglasses
More blogs to come as we are getting closer to this amazing journey! I can't wait to share it all with you!
