25 days & counting!

A little over 3 weeks to go until my trip! I’m very excited!! Leading up to the trip, I’m anxious to help people who have mountainous struggles that make mine look like mole hills.

I’m anxious to:

Learn from Haitians, more than teach.

Listen to Haitians, more than speak.

And be blessed with Haitians, more than preach.

I am anxious to be there strictly as a servant and a sponge. To serve whatever needs that I am called to do - and to absorb as many possible lessons that the people of Haiti and the atmosphere shows me.

There is still much to be done! Will be trying to gather my packing over this next week and a half and I’m going to need your help in filling some gaps. Take a look around your house this weekend and let me know if you have any of the following items that you can either donate and/or lend. Some are big items…some are small….but all are needed…whether you’re able to donate/lend 1 or multiple items on this list – or even make a contribution for the purchase of 1 or more of these items, I would be forever grateful!

• tent (donated by Lul! Thank you SO MUCH!!)

• sleeping pad

• light weight rain jacket (already pledged by Andrew! THANK YOU!!)

• bucket-hat (purchased)

• sandles (chacos, tevas, or keens) (I am a size 9 1/2- 10)

• daily pants (zipoffs into capris, dry quickly & breathable) (size 32/32)

• camera (small/portable, digital, decent quality) to borrow

• battery operated fan

• earplugs

• small first aid kit

• soccer ball (2 donated from Steve P.!! Thanks Man!!)

• gatorade powder

• box of instant oatmeal

• granola bars

• protein bars

• box of tea bags

• sunglasses

• insect repellent (purchased)

• head lamp

• pocket knife/multi-tool (purchased)

• bandages

• gauze

• medical tape

• anti-itching cream/spray

• kids books/supplies for donation (light in weight)

• iodine caplets (purify water...PUR is a brand)

• extra zip-lock bags (purchased)

• roman noodles (purchased)

• ensure

• talcum powder

• nasal spray

I hope this message finds all of you well and in good spirits! As this trip nears closer, I will keep the list updated and will keep you guys posted on any changes or things of note!

Thanks SO much guys!

God Bless!! :- )

-Sean

34 more days!

We are almost to the goal for funds!

$115 away!

Will you help be one of the people to put us at our goal??

Please contribute today and take part in this trip…we are SO CLOSE!

Also, with the trip about 1 month away, I want to start thinking of something additional that I can pack to bring with me on the trip. A few things I’ve been thinking about:

Beach Balls (light, small, and easy to inflate once there)

Soccer Ball (probably 1 or 2 at most)

Frisbees (again: light, small)

Coloring books/light books & kids supplies (I wanted to bring a bunch of books, but they will weigh down the luggage which won’t be good)

PUR water purification packets (need to find where these are sold, but would love to try to bring a TON of them to hand out in rural areas)

Other thoughts? I’m open to ideas!!

Also – have any of these items that you can donate? Perhaps want to volunteer to be a sponsor of 1 of these items? – As I’ve said from the beginning, I will be there as an extension through you. Any way in which you can contribute to this trip will help, whether it be monetarily, prayer, or even donating towards a group of items above, makes me simply an extension of your work while I am there!

Lastly: as I gather my packing list for the trip – there are some standout items that I don’t currently own. If you happen to have any of the items that you would like to lend (and I will return when I get back), please contact me! :

Tent (2-person. Free standing. Rain-fly)

Sleeping Pad (Haiti is very rocky)

Battery Operated Fan

Battery Operated Head Lamp

Pocket knife/multi-tool

Small first aid kit

So, there you have it! ---3 SOLID ways to participate in this effort:

**$115 away from financial goal

****Donation of items to bring along to Haiti children

******Lending of items needed for the trip

Become an advocate today! Participate in 1 or more of the above! And "share" this with as many people as you possibly can.

As always, thank you for your help...thank you for your prayers....and thank you for supporting this effort!

God Bless! :)

-Sean