June 19, 2012

This is the letter I sent out back in April to 70+ people and linked through facebook

Some of you may know my story about mission trips. To be short and sweet, a dear friend prayed before asking me to join her on what would be my first, but definitely not last, mission trip. Well, I said yes and went on my first service mission trip to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 15+ years ago. It was an eye opener and some short time later I went on to work in youth ministry on and off for some years before I left to finish college. I went on to become a paramedic then a nurse and continue to do both presently. In 2004, I met some folks from the Boston area who were doing some service work in the area and became dear friends with the coordinator. Since 2005, I have been active in service missions with him and all the new friends I had made from the Boston area. I look forward to it every year ! However, I have always wanted to do a medical mission...someplace I could combine my profession with ministry. God has give me opportunities and blessings in the healthcare field and I want to share it with others !

So here it is! My first medical mission is to Iquitos, Peru with e3 Partners and The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing with whom I am associated with. The trip will be June 30, 2012 to July 8, 2012. The trip was realized suddenly. With the date around the corner, time is short and I need to raise $3625 by the end of April. Therefore, I am asking for your help. I have prayed about this trip and I know it will greatly impact my profession, my ministry, and our world for the better. So take a moment to pray and if you can help me I will graciously accept any amount and thank you in advance for your consideration. If you are unable to support me financially, I hope you will continue to pray for me and the participants for a safe and successful mission.