It is July 16th

Update on our need for bibles and blankets -  the Lord has provided thru wonderful people like you enough bibles now and almost enough blankets - we are getting close to having enough blankets to keep these children warm at night.  Thank you, thank you ---

So far, in preparation now I have made 150 book marks for their bibles, some for the translators and team members and mamas and I have memorized the scriptures the children are expected to learn - teachers should be expected to do what the children are asked to do, right? I have gone through the lesson plans and written a few devotionals and my testimony. I have purchased candy for the kids and Les and I are each packing 6 bibles in each suitcase - paying extra to bring two a piece - for a total of 24 bibles. We found a website where you can purchase in bulk - 24 to a case and so there were enough people to do that and we had all we needed in a short time.  We purchased compression bags so we can get as much in the suitcase as possible for these kids.  We are bringing stickers, craft items and lots of kleenex for us at night. I believe after reading the lesson plans once again, I see that we need prayers for dealing with leaving these children - at the end we wash each ones feet just as Jesus washed his disciples feet and they will know that we will always be a part of them and that Jesus is with them always.  More in a few days as our next teleconference is this Wednesday.

Thank you angels on earth, again, for all  your prayers and donations.