9 Days and Counting!

Last week someone asked me if I had started packing yet. The answer at that time was "no, not yet." However, if they asked me today I would be able to say "Yes!" Today we reach single digits in the countdown, and the excitement is building! We are still accepting donations to take with us to Guatemala - some to meet specific needs that they have at the orphanage and some to help us with the sewing projects we have in mind. Several donations of fabric came in last Sunday at church, for which we are very grateful. We also have a commitment for one iron, and are hoping for at least one more. A couple of the houses at the orphanage listed irons and ironing boards on their needs lists, and we will also need them when we are working on our sewing projects. Another piece of great news - we have commitments for nearly $4000 towards the gardening project. The guys better start lifting weights if they are going to be ready to sling concrete block!