Haiti Restored Pt. 3

I have longed to touch the people of Haiti since first hearing of January 12th's devestating earthquake. My heart has ached, yearned to be with them, to help them, to heal. In my two previous Haiti Restored posts you can see that I have prayed, I have studied, I have prepared my heart and mind to serve the Haitian people.

The time has come. The time is now. I'm going to Haiti!

It is my turn to be the restorer...of peace, comfort, joy, and hope to the beautiful people of Haiti.

I will travel to Haiti not once, but at least twice this year. First* from July 24-Aug. 5th in conjunction with Courageous Church, an incredible church in Atlanta, GA (www.courageouschurch.tv) that is partnering with Northwest Haiti Christian Mission (www.nwhcm.org) for two life-altering weeks of service.

The chance to serve with Courageous Church is a sudden and welcomed opportunity, one I have been praying for. One I want to share. You may not be able to travel to Haiti and touch the people, you may not be able to look into their eyes, but you can support the work.

Will you join me in RESTORATION? Will you serve? Will you give?

I have been working diligently to raise funds for the trip since I first learned about it on June 28th, but I still need your help. The basic cost is just $500. Absolutely incredible! This includes airfare to and from Haiti, transportation in Haiti, travel insurance, meals, basic medical care, and security. This does not include travel to and from Atlanta or immunizations. With these added expenses the total cost will approximate $1,000. My first deposit of $100 is due on July 4th. The remaining balance is due on July 17th.

My dream of helping the Haitian people will only be a reality with your financial support. Will you help me serve?

Any donation, no matter the size, would be greatly appreciated and eternally invested.

Thank you for your consideration, prayers, and support!

Goal: $1000
Amount Raised: $500

*I am planning to travel to Haiti with a local ministry in the fall and have aspirations to return with students from my afterschool program during their spring break in 2011. I'll keep you posted (pun fully intended) on details regarding these future trips as well as the book, yep, I said book, my kids have written in support of the Haitian people.