This week, I pulled up my old dusty suitcases from the basement in anticipation of trying to cram the necessary supplies I'll need into the smallest amount of space. Naturally, I grabbed the large piece of luggage, but changed my mind as I imagined hauling it around the cobbled streets of Arequipa. Nah... better go for the smaller one and a carry-on (in case my checked back doesn't make it there). Besides, what else do I need other than a few changes of layered clothing (we'll have laundry facilities at the volunteer house). Oh, that's right... there's that list of "necessities" we discussed in our meeting with Bob. Sunscreen (it's always sunny in Arequipa), comfortable walking shoes (a common form of public non-transportation), ear plugs (again, for those wild dogs that bark throughout the night), immodium - or even better, Cipro (for the inevitable). And then there are the mission supplies... can I squeeze in a child-size recusitation dummy? Thankfully, I started this task early.
With three weeks left until departure, I'm excited to say that I'm getting SO close to reaching my fundraising goal. A HUGE THANK YOU to my hometown church in Poy Sippi for awarding me with a grant to be used for the mission. That brings my total amount raised to $1,645.18!! Like most people, I absolutely HATE asking people for donations, but without your support I wouldn't have been able to commit to making this trip. With that said, I still have just over $650 yet to raise... and I could REALLY use your help. During my time in Peru, not only will I be providing services and warmth to some of the most kind-hearted and appreciative people I'll ever meet, but I'm hoping to be transformed in the process.
"Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves".
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