Mission Ethiopia Trip Update

So, today I registered for my trip.
Erica and I had a garage sale at her home on Friday and Saturday and we raised a little bit in that way. However, we are still in need of quite a bit of fundage. I know that nobody likes to be asked for money, and let me assure you it is not fun to be on the asking side either, but the time has come (and probably passed) for me to ask. So, I would ask that if you would like to donate money this Christmas to a charity or mission organization that you would think and pray about donating to this trip. We both still need to pay for our airfare and a few other expenses. I don't expect anyone to make it their responsibility to personally sponsor mine or Erica's trip single-handedly. However, we are selling bracelets for $2, and Erica is planning on posting a list of things needed by the Guest House and Orphanages in the area which you could donate for us to take. However, as space is limited in our suitcases, we plan on bringing a monetary gift to the people of Ethiopia, and we would love it if you could help us make that gift even greater.
Please pass this message along to anyone you know who is mission-minded. Thank you all for your prayer and support.

A Month of Thanksgiving

Here's a Summary of my Thankfulness list from last month:
1.Freedom in Christ.
2.My parents.
3.My sisters.
4.My brother, his wife, and his two children.
5.My dear friend, Amy.
6.All my friends at CCS.
7.My brothers and sisters in Christ at EMCC.
8.I live in the United States of America.
9.My job.
10.My car.
11. The Military!
12. My legs.
13.Technology.
14.The Bible.
15.Coffee.
16.Calvary Chapel Surprise, my church.
17.Little things that remind me of God's love.
18.God chose me.
19.Education.
20.Celebrations!
21.Old friends.
22. Mrs. Swinney
23."Flea" people.
24.Things that beep.