The last two weeks have been hard. If it wasn't for the new computer, I probably would have found good reason to stay longer.
Upon arriving home I learn that the Kiwanis grant I had been working on needed to be sent from a Kiwanian Club, which I knew. I didn't realize though that they met on Mondays and therefore I had to get the grant to them in Northern Michigan by noon on Monday so they could look it over. I realized this on Thursday and needed to allow mail time. Thursday and Friday turned into very frantic days BUT they received it in time for their meeting on Monday, which was a HUGE relief!
The grant was interesting. The actual grant wasn't all that difficult it was more the fact that the information I needed wasn't already put together in some way. The organizational side of me wants to be able to open a pretty little file that is nicely labeled and find all my pretty information to answer my questions. You would be surprised to know that file didn't exist. So even though I'm supposed to be working on growing TDP by getting the word out and speaking with pastors all I want to do is set up a process and a place for everything.
I was also able to order Quickbooks & Microsoft from techsoup and I have spent much of this week trying to get everything downloaded. The products from Microsoft face value were $2,135 and I paid $89!!! Amazing! If you work with a non-profit you should look into it.
I'm also bummed because fundraising for my trip in December isn't going well. I was hoping to go from the 2nd week in December till the 4th week in January. My goal is $3,000 and I'm around $700. The good news is this isn't a now or never kinda deal, I'll just go when I have the money raised. However, I was hoping to be there for Christmas. Anyone have any tips on raising support?
I'm not sure if it comes across in this post, but the last two week have been really hard. I miss Chicago. I miss my friends. I miss Harvest (my old church). I want to go to Mozambique. I want TDP to succeed. I want others to see what we are doing and be compelled to help. I think my dad said to me this week that I get teared up cause I'm passionate about TDP. If that is the case as many of you know I have been a very passionate girl over the last year!!! aaahhhh
I am passionate and that's why I've picked up and moved to Royal Oak and why I'm making less than minimum wage for the hours I'm working, but passion doesn't make it easy.
I was able to set up online giving for myself this week, which is exciting! So if you have interest in supporting me financially you can click to make a donation:
https://www.eservicepayments.com/cgi-bin/Vanco_ver3.vps?appver3=KnEfwLTdYW3K91xbjq7ex1dkt8AWwuRjhXzQNnmQIAc1bIk-TtGNB0wHk48mwD2Fy5BT4oxcRE8Z6x6L3s4P576e7T7e5d1xK_7Pibkln7pANSZKy_HDQZJlGOv25kP0yyQBRA8y7IaR_8dqrgcf-NSC0oiMki7dYBUMYukEzfc=&ver=3
Wow that is long!
If you wish to support me through prayer my requests this week are:
- Vision & Planning for how to direct/lead TDP
- New group of friend & support circle
- Financial Support
- Volunteers
Oh and I created page on facebook for my trip as well, please join it =)
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Dreaming-of-Mozambique-Amanda-Nichols/165757266780231
As always,
Thanks for reading,
Amanda
I support you sista.
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