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MI CASA ES SU CASA
Becoming a part of the neighborhood…
Since learning of Mission Year, I kept revisiting this idea of becoming a part of the community . This is partly what drew me to the program, but I wasn’t sure how that was going to happen. I knew it was about building relationships and experiencing life as people in the inner-city experience it, but I continued to anticipate the feeling of belonging. Even though I learned the concept of what to expect, I was still having trouble envisioning it.
After almost 6 months of living here , I can say I’m finally feeling the vision. It’s no longer “Mission Year” to me. At some point it’s become living life with new friends in a new place and I am thankful for the opportunity and experience no matter what the future holds for me.
FOR EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON…A TIME TO MOURN
ECCLESIASTES 3
The Last part of February was sort of a whirlwind. As some of you may know, my Grandpa Cole (Mom’s Dad) has battled dementia with traces of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s for the last 15 years. My uncle and his wife have been the primary caregivers since my Grandma passed away in 1999, with my mom (and often my step-dad) making the three hour trip to help out almost every-other weekend.
He was admitted to the hospital Friday, February 15th with pneumonia, and was up and down the next few days. My family and I decided I needed to fly home and spend some time with him. So I was back in Bloomington that evening and was at the hospital by Thursday. It was a great day for him, better than he’d had in awhile, and he used his well- known sense of humor to let me know he thought “I needed a new hair piece.” He fell asleep Friday afternoon and passed away on Saturday, the 23rd.
I am grateful I was able to go home and be with my family during that time and get those last couple of days with my grandpa. I take comfort in the fact that his mind is closer to wholeness than it has been in the last 15 years. Please pray for my family as they adjust to their new lifestyle without my grandfather.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
As of March 11th, 2008 I have officially raised 100% of my goal!!! This is through both one-time donations (I currently have $11,090 in) and those of you who have pledged to support me each month (I have $1,000 total pledged for the rest of my time here). I feel so blessed that all my funds have been covered and am so thankful for everyone’s support. I could not do it with out y’all! The support raising process has been a growing experience in itself and through it I have felt God’s faithfulness. I will continue to keep you updated on our team progress, and if you feel led to help support some of my fellow team members who are struggling please let me know and I’ll get you the information you need to make a financial contribution. Thanks again!!!
Team Progress:
Amount Needed ~ $60,000
Amount Raised ~$48,878
Amount Remaining ~ $11,122
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