Today I bought my plane ticket to Philadelphia, for me to attend RACE next month. This is a training thing with WorldTeam, who I will be going through when I go to Haiti.
I still have to get some things squared away before next month, so please keep me in your prayers, especially for finances, since I will miss over a week of work.... :-P
Thanks friends!
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Friday, February 13, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
An overdue update...Things are moving forward!
Hi friends!
I am excited to bring this update to you today… I have been invited to WorldTeam’s R.A.C.E.(Reciprocal Assessment & Candidate Evaluation) next month. More on that here. This is a big part of my going to Haiti to teach through WorldTeam, and will assist me if I end up working in other capacities with them later on down the road. It should also be a useful week where I can learn more about WorldTeam and about myself. So I am looking forward to this opportunity.
But I need your prayers, friends, because the cost of RACE is $500, besides my plane ticket to Philadelphia. As most of you know, I am working two jobs, and some of you may not know that my student loans are coming due starting this month. So I am currently scrambling to figure this out financially. But God provides where he leads, so I am trusting that it will all work out in time. Right now (this week) I just have to book my flight and send in a deposit, so I have a little time to work with for some of the money. And praise God that I already have the time off work! My bosses are very supportive!
I thank you for your prayers and encouragement. A girl could not ask for a better support system. And if you would like to help, let me know, and I will get you details. Any contributions are tax deductible.
Thank you again for your prayers.
I am excited to bring this update to you today… I have been invited to WorldTeam’s R.A.C.E.(Reciprocal Assessment & Candidate Evaluation) next month. More on that here. This is a big part of my going to Haiti to teach through WorldTeam, and will assist me if I end up working in other capacities with them later on down the road. It should also be a useful week where I can learn more about WorldTeam and about myself. So I am looking forward to this opportunity.
But I need your prayers, friends, because the cost of RACE is $500, besides my plane ticket to Philadelphia. As most of you know, I am working two jobs, and some of you may not know that my student loans are coming due starting this month. So I am currently scrambling to figure this out financially. But God provides where he leads, so I am trusting that it will all work out in time. Right now (this week) I just have to book my flight and send in a deposit, so I have a little time to work with for some of the money. And praise God that I already have the time off work! My bosses are very supportive!
I thank you for your prayers and encouragement. A girl could not ask for a better support system. And if you would like to help, let me know, and I will get you details. Any contributions are tax deductible.
Thank you again for your prayers.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Updates as of Dec 2nd
Hi everyone!
So as of yesterday I am officially a substitute teacher for Duval County! Sweet!
I am also moving. That is a long story, suffice it to say that the new digs will save money and give me some more space. It is in Arlington, which is kinda far from some things...but I am optimistic. And she is cool with me living there until the big move next year. That is the best part.
Lastly, I will be submitting all my final paperwork soon for Haiti stuff. Some got pushed to the side for a variety of reasons, but I plan to have it ready to go by the end of the year. Just pray I get it done, and some of it is personally challenging.
That is all for now, thanks for reading!
So as of yesterday I am officially a substitute teacher for Duval County! Sweet!
I am also moving. That is a long story, suffice it to say that the new digs will save money and give me some more space. It is in Arlington, which is kinda far from some things...but I am optimistic. And she is cool with me living there until the big move next year. That is the best part.
Lastly, I will be submitting all my final paperwork soon for Haiti stuff. Some got pushed to the side for a variety of reasons, but I plan to have it ready to go by the end of the year. Just pray I get it done, and some of it is personally challenging.
That is all for now, thanks for reading!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Subbing at Kelly
I am almost a substitute! I interviewed and fingerprinted today, and have orientation in 2 weeks!
This will be more good experience for me before the big move to Haiti. And it is good money with a flexible schedule. I plan to throw all of that income toward school loans and such, too.
And apparently Kelly is in a hiring freeze, but called me and a few others because they had a "few open spots."
It all went well today :-)
So yeah, that is the latest on that.
Kumon is still GREAT and I love working there. I intend to work at both places, and Kumon is willing to accommodate my subbing a few days a week.
The only sad part is that my weeks will be more full, and I won't have my quiet mornings anymore :-( I will miss those...
But at least I still won't be as crazy as the college busyness. :-)
This will be more good experience for me before the big move to Haiti. And it is good money with a flexible schedule. I plan to throw all of that income toward school loans and such, too.
And apparently Kelly is in a hiring freeze, but called me and a few others because they had a "few open spots."
It all went well today :-)
So yeah, that is the latest on that.
Kumon is still GREAT and I love working there. I intend to work at both places, and Kumon is willing to accommodate my subbing a few days a week.
The only sad part is that my weeks will be more full, and I won't have my quiet mornings anymore :-( I will miss those...
But at least I still won't be as crazy as the college busyness. :-)
Saturday, October 4, 2008
So I feel official...all because of an email that goes to a lot of people...
I got this email update from the teacher/missionaries in the Cayes school in Haiti. See the third paragraph...
I just laughed in joy at seeing it in print, and the knowledge that this is REALLY HAPPENING! AHHH! :-D
Hi everyone,
Even though hurricanes have passed, the rainy season is still in full force. We have had a week of strong storms with lightning hitting transformers and a person being electrocuted at the bottom of our hill. Continue to pray with us that God helps Haiti endure......
Since the hurricanes,the whole southern peninsula is cut off from the rest of the island. A lake grew at the half way point between us and Port. It cut through the road and It has cut off supplies coming out here to keep the stores supplied, gas stations opened and the City Electric company in fuel for power. The lake is not going down and it is even growing still. A bridge is needed but there is no money for it. IF YOU CAN FIND IT gasoline is going for $12.73 a gallon. That's US money.
There is a new road that has been cut into the mountain to go around the lake but it is too steep it seems for big transport trucks to pass. This road has made it possible though for passengers to pass again from Port to the South.
Thank you all for you prayers and support for Haiti through ESMI. ESMI continues to lead efforts for rebuilding devastated parts of Haiti. It will be a long process. Keep praying............
School is progressing steadily as we are approaching our first quarter grade reporting. It seems students are
Motivated and taking the new extended regular afternoon hours of school in stride. Way to go CLCS!!!!!!!
The continued French program started last spring is proving to be just what the school needed to boost motivation level for all. French, the second official language of Haiti, now being part of the curriculum for all our students, is raising their confidence level, while gaining an overall education in English. Bon Dieu te konnen..........( The Lord knew..)
On the note of needing a new teacher for K-4, Geri Bass, is preparing to come for the 2009-2010 school year.Thank you Lord for working in the hearts of many to raise up teachers which are so needed everywhere. Geri is from Florida, coming to Haiti as a missionary teacher with World Team. Please pray for her as she presents her calling to teach at CLCS to many potential partners in ministry. To God be the Glory................
For the first time since we came to Haiti, all three of our kids are planning to come to spend Christmas with us.
This will be such a blessing. We have been praying and working toward this point for some time. Pray with and for our kids, Crystal, Christie, and John as they plan this trip to our beautiful island.
May the Lord bless you and keep you till next time,
Have a great Sunday.
Tom & Karen Ferris
I just laughed in joy at seeing it in print, and the knowledge that this is REALLY HAPPENING! AHHH! :-D
Hi everyone,
Even though hurricanes have passed, the rainy season is still in full force. We have had a week of strong storms with lightning hitting transformers and a person being electrocuted at the bottom of our hill. Continue to pray with us that God helps Haiti endure......
Since the hurricanes,the whole southern peninsula is cut off from the rest of the island. A lake grew at the half way point between us and Port. It cut through the road and It has cut off supplies coming out here to keep the stores supplied, gas stations opened and the City Electric company in fuel for power. The lake is not going down and it is even growing still. A bridge is needed but there is no money for it. IF YOU CAN FIND IT gasoline is going for $12.73 a gallon. That's US money.
There is a new road that has been cut into the mountain to go around the lake but it is too steep it seems for big transport trucks to pass. This road has made it possible though for passengers to pass again from Port to the South.
Thank you all for you prayers and support for Haiti through ESMI. ESMI continues to lead efforts for rebuilding devastated parts of Haiti. It will be a long process. Keep praying............
School is progressing steadily as we are approaching our first quarter grade reporting. It seems students are
Motivated and taking the new extended regular afternoon hours of school in stride. Way to go CLCS!!!!!!!
The continued French program started last spring is proving to be just what the school needed to boost motivation level for all. French, the second official language of Haiti, now being part of the curriculum for all our students, is raising their confidence level, while gaining an overall education in English. Bon Dieu te konnen..........( The Lord knew..)
On the note of needing a new teacher for K-4, Geri Bass, is preparing to come for the 2009-2010 school year.Thank you Lord for working in the hearts of many to raise up teachers which are so needed everywhere. Geri is from Florida, coming to Haiti as a missionary teacher with World Team. Please pray for her as she presents her calling to teach at CLCS to many potential partners in ministry. To God be the Glory................
For the first time since we came to Haiti, all three of our kids are planning to come to spend Christmas with us.
This will be such a blessing. We have been praying and working toward this point for some time. Pray with and for our kids, Crystal, Christie, and John as they plan this trip to our beautiful island.
May the Lord bless you and keep you till next time,
Have a great Sunday.
Tom & Karen Ferris
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