Rock Bottom Deals!

It seems like each month is full of new experiences and feelings. October has been no exception. It has been a hard and exciting month. I spent the first week or so in Chicago.

I went into Balsamo, Olsen and Lewis (my old architecture firm), because they were kind enough to let me use a computer with AutoCAD to work on some drawings for The Dream Project. I hadn’t been back to the office since my trip last year. I ended up showing Sal (my former boss) my book and he bought 2 books! Not only that but he asked if I could come in and work for him for a week. He also joked about setting me up for remote access so I could work from Africa!

Judy was also excited about the work I’m doing and she told me about this place called Rock Bottom Deals. She asked me to create a wish list of items for Africa…

I checked out the site and it’s pretty cool. You are able to buy things in bulk at a discounted price, for example you can buy coloring books that would cost $3.00… for $.60 the only thing is you have to buy 12. But what a deal!

The best part is you can make wish lists for others to fulfill =). So I created a Dream Project wish list and Judy hooked us up! I’m excited to say I have 2 boxes full of things like puzzles, coloring books, hand-sanitizer, and cups have arrived for Christmas!

The day after I got home from Chicago, I didn’t move. My whole body ached and my throat was starting to hurt. I never realized how exhausting this would be. I love sharing. I love talking about my passion for these boys and Mozambique. I guess I just never realized how mentally and emotionally exhausting it was.

Support Update:

I’ve raise 50% of the funds needed for my trip in January and 14% of my goal for monthly support.