Pasta Bar Fundraiser

Pasta, Pasta, Pasta! My MST made an amazing Pasta Bar 2 weeks ago to raise funds for the upcoming trip. The pastor on my MST did missions work in Italy and made some pretty amazing dishes. About 90 people came to give money, eat yummy food, and hear about my upcoming adventures. My friend, Jess, drove down from Leesburg, VA to help set up and to spend time with me in which I am eternally grateful. We raised a little over $1600 at the meal and I got to speak with several members of the church that I had never met. Things are coming together and I'm looking forward to seeing what else will be happening this coming month of fundraising.

Bake Sale

"Come to the Bake Sale! Come to the Bake Sale" chants Kim this past Saturday morning at the Belmont yard sale. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the happenings in Harrisonburg, this yard sale is the kick off to yard sale season and the largest sale I've ever seen in my life. It takes hours to see everything. So there we sat up our bake sale to raise funds for my trip. The experience was fun and interesting. I enjoyed the conversations and the common bounds that were formed by people because of baked goods. I still don't know the total amount of money raised but I know the bake sale has been a good start in the fundraising process.

Beginning of an Adventure

"Two roads diverged in a wood and I took the one less traveled by and that has made all the difference". Robert Frost's words are flowing through my brain and will probably continue to do so. I have started down the less traveled road by answering the call to build relationships with people in Prague, Czech Republic. Departure to occur in December 2010 returning 12 months later. The adventure starts now with preparation. My hope is that this space will provide the opportunity for you to walk down this road with me.