Odds and ends

This past weekend I've been working a ton on compiling my email list for my prayer updates. I was able to send out the first edition of "Sarah's Scribblings" :) The title was actually a family consensus....on our way to Cracker Barrel, I said, "Ok, guys, we need to come up with a good synonym for 'news" that starts with an "S." We came up with all KINDS of words, for example: sentiments, (Mom), serendipity (Dad), surmisings (Dad), segments (me), silliness (Dad), and so on and so forth. Finally, we all agreed on "scribblings" because it kind of goes along with what I'll be doing: helping kids scribble, and hopefully write well eventually. ha! So that was a definite accomplishment this week, praise the Lord!!

Now I am working on my Portuguese version, and my email list is almost complete, as is the letter. I would appreciate prayer for that one to be sent out by the end of the week. It's been interesting making two versions, but I think it's really important, as I have many wonderful Brazilian friends who have walked with me on this journey too.

Today I bought a huge sturdy suitcase, and, even thought it was a bit pricey, I decided to use some of my Christmas money for this investment. I didn't have any suitcase big enough or strong enough to move a 70-pound load! So, thanks to God's help in finding it, my mom and I decided it was the right one. We're so funny when we shop, we have to talk through everything and make sure it's a good purchase....check if it rolls right, consider how many years I'll use it and if the price is actually worth it, wonder if the brand name "Embark" is actually even a good one, ( doubt it :), but overall, I think it was worth it.

I am thinking about buying my tickets to Peru this week or the next! That is a very exciting thought! I've been researching prices for the past month. I would probably spend about 2 months there, from mid-May to mid-July, visiting my boyfriend's family, checking out ministry opportunities in Lima, and visiting Bethany and Nelton, (if they're there...) Pray for me also as I consider the exact dates I'll be there.

Sounds like my mom's cooking up some jambalaya, so I'd better close for now. Until next time...