The Network

Recently a dear friend said that she felt like she had the Verizon "Network" people supporting her.
I love that word picture! What a great feeling- to have a "network" of people not so much behind, but along side for whatever life brings our way.

I'm blessed to share that same Network. And now, God has shown me an even bigger picture- glimpses of His Network.

Preparing for this trip has been incredible. From the very first email: "Wanna go on a mission trip"
(My thought: what are you CRAZY? Who has money these days?) to all of the exciting, and sometimes challenging fundraising.... which includes Mary Kay party ( who knew? thanks to the most generous Mary Kay Lady who donated 100% of her profit) and almost 20 volunteers who worked a 5 band concert one night, and donated their pay for the evening to this trip - also collecting returnable bottles and cans - as well as the generosity of friends, family and coworkers who donated online out of their kind and generous hearts.

So many people have invested in this adventure. Last week all six of us sorted all of the donated items as we prepared to inventory and pack them. There was so much stuff, we thought we may have to leave some behind... but, it all fit!
While sorting through the items, I couldn't help but think about all of you who shopped from the list, and brought things in and left them on my desk, or on my porch. You guys are incredible! And you are part of His Network that goes along with us.
( We're just the ambassadors and delivery people now. ) I'll have to ask the translators to help describe to the children that so many people in Michigan ( and in Columbus OH, and in Florida ) all sent these gifts and money so that we could come and have some special time with them.

God's Network is amazing and beyond compare! Thanks for being willing to be used by Him to accomplish his mission for this adventure.


Special thanks for using your financial abilities and gifts to bless others.
Special thanks for the time you took to shop and donate.
Special thanks for your concerns about shots and sickness.
Special thanks for your concerns about kidnapping and overthrown governments.
Special thanks for your concerns about broken hearts when leaving these children.
Special thanks to Darryl for being supportive and loving, while hesitant.


Special thanks for being my friend, family, brother, sister and caring about what I care about.

Love, Vicki


Wow.... I'm so glad I decided to goof off while we took this picture. Who said the picture will be SMALL ? (And goofy faces won't be noticeable)