MY FIRST SUPPORTER!
February 19
I had sent out several emails the other day with a letter explaining the trip and asking for support from those around me. Foremost I was asking prayers, and secondarily, asking for financial support. You can see the letter in the February 17 blog post. Well, I received my first contribution! Thanks, Mom!
Between my wife and I, the total cost for us to attend this trip is $5,900. At the end of the day, even if we got zero financial donations, we would self fund the trip and still go. But, any financial donations that we receive will lighten the burden of financing the trip. However, donations don't just help cover the cost of the trip. For me, receiving financial support means that there is another person somewhere out there in this world that is participating in helping me serve others. It means someone else believes in what I am trying to accomplish. It provides encouragement and spiritual support. It provides motivation to me to share my experiences. It helps me feel a part of a community of believers. Someone might say that they support me on this trip, but it could just be empty words. If someone puts their money behind their words, it means something.
Between my wife and I, the total cost for us to attend this trip is $5,900. At the end of the day, even if we got zero financial donations, we would self fund the trip and still go. But, any financial donations that we receive will lighten the burden of financing the trip. However, donations don't just help cover the cost of the trip. For me, receiving financial support means that there is another person somewhere out there in this world that is participating in helping me serve others. It means someone else believes in what I am trying to accomplish. It provides encouragement and spiritual support. It provides motivation to me to share my experiences. It helps me feel a part of a community of believers. Someone might say that they support me on this trip, but it could just be empty words. If someone puts their money behind their words, it means something.