Wednesday, April 30, 2014

[what]S'up, Wednesday?

"[what]S'up, Wednesday?" is a place where I give weekly updates about how day to day life is going here in Wildwood, New Jersey. It will typically include something that has just happened, a "forecast of a schedule (always subject to change), and an update on my financial situation.. :)
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Happenings: Lots of paperwork type things on my end have been my main focus as of late. Now that I'm officially in a part-time capacity with Cru, I have to maintain a more official paperwork trail as well! hahahah :)

Also, I should note, that this summer, I will not be going to Wildwood to interpret. By God's providence, there were no Deaf students interested/able to attend this summer. From all my recruiting back in January, it seems good contacts were made, but - for whatever reason - no one was able to commit to project. I see it as both a good and sad thing. After spending my summers in Wildwood, New Jersey for the past 4 years, it is weird not to be packing things up and heading out there again this year. However, I see this "pause-year" as a beneficial time to regroup and make plans toward something more sustainable for the coming years. 
<< Baby coming in July also is a good reason to "pause" and stay home ;) >>
 In future posts I'll outline some of the things that I'll be working on this summer while I'm not coordinating/interpreting at Summer Project :)

Schedule: May 13th thru May 18th I'll be in Orlando, Florida to attend a "New Staff training" that Cru provides to all their new hires. I'll be learning how to use their financial system as well as the best way to connect donors to my ministry and the interpreter ministry. By the Grace of God, I've actually had a pretty good week when it comes to "pregnant me". I'm hoping that this trend continues as I make my way down to Florida and back :)

Finances: The account for my personal support will be up and running soon. I'll send out an update once the site is live :)
We are also in the process of switching over the previous account that I used for the past years. So if you want to make a donation now, you can make it to the Wildwood ASL Interpreter Fund. This fund will be under my name soon, as I'll be responsible for those transactions: https://give.cru.org/2870830
I appreciate your generosity. 

Soli Deo Gloria
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

[what]S'up, Wednesday?

"[what]S'up, Wednesday?" is a place where I give weekly updates about how day to day life is going here in Wildwood, New Jersey. It will typically include something that has just happened, a "forecast of a schedule (always subject to change), and an update on my financial situation.. :)
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Happenings: If you missed it, Azael and I were in the Tulsa paper! Hopefully, you can view the article here.. If not, try looking up the Tulsa World Religion section, and scroll down to the "Tulsa couple work to reach deaf college students with Cru ministry" title. (hopefully one of those links work!) :)

Also, as of April 9th, I have been hired to work part-time with Cru! YAY! I'm still getting all the nitty-gritty details worked out, but soon I should have my account number and my target amount to begin the process of raising monthly support. If you are interested in joining my monthly support team, please email me! I will be following up with my past and present supporters as soon as I get the account number for my new part-time position.

Schedule: Plans are not yet finalized, but my supervisors would like me to attend a training in Florida to better understand the software used for all of Cru's documentation and payroll purposes. The training is in May.. or in September. They would prefer I go sooner than later, but understand that baby (in the womb, or out of the womb - depending on when I can go) may complicate things. I'll keep you updated on what pans out. 

Finances: Now that I've raised the initial $5,000 in one time gifts, I will begin looking for monthly partners who will commit to support me financially and prayerfully each month. Of course, I am always taking one-time gifts too, for both my personal part-time account, and the Wildwood ASL Interpreter Fund.

My personal account is not yet "live". (will update when it is) :)
The Wildwood Interpreter account is already set up for online giving, though. That can be done here:https://give.cru.org/2870830 

I appreciate your generous stewardship and your companionship on this journey! 

Soli Deo Gloria
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