A Fund Raising Suprise

I just wanted to share something great that happened this week. On Thursday I went to my children's music school, Community Music School in Trappe, PA, and stopped in to speak with the director, Edwina French. I gave her one of my support letters and told her that I wanted to share with her what I would be doing with the children while in Malawi. I told her that I would be sharing music with them and making instruments with them.

As Edwina and I spoke she  she mentioned that since both my children had been involved with the Suzuki program at the school for over 10 years, she said that at the next Suzuki concert on June 12th I could take 5 minutes to share with the audience about my trip and that she would promote having two baskets at the entrance of the door to accept at will offerings for my trip.

Wow, here I was just stopping by to let her know what one of the parents of the students was going to be doing in the world with music and talk music, and she responded with fund raising advice. She was very encouraging and I feel confident that this event will bring in funds that we can use to put towards supplies that we will need for our arts and crafts and instrument making.

I have been walking with the Lord since I was a child, and still He continues to amaze me with his goodness and provision. I am very thankful for the opportunity to serve the Lord in this capacity.

 This photo is of the Community Music School in Trappe where both my children have been taking music lessons for the past 10-11 years. Thank you CMS for supporting my endeavor!

Malawi or Bust

Well this is my first blog about Malawi. I've blogged before for Spark People, but this is somehow different. I wonder who would want to read my words or if they will be interesting, but I do want to share my journey with those who want to follow....so here it goes.


This has been an incredible experience for me so far. It amazes me how generous people are and how contagious giving really is. I have had several donations for my trip that came from unexpected places and individuals. I am very humbled and thankful. Those donations really are a confirmation to me that I am headed down the right track.

On Sunday my church raised 40k+ to build the orphanage for the 16 boys. How exciting and wonderful is that? It amazes me how every time a need arises at my church people rally and meet the need. God is so good and it seems his people like to thank Him through their generosity.

On Wednesday I will see the travel doctor and get my many shots. Hopefully all will go well there. It is just one more step towards the trip. I kind of feel like I am on a game board and each meeting with the team or milestone in the trip is a step forward on the board. I suppose that is a strange way to think about things, but none the less, for today how I am feeling.

Thanks for reading.
Until next time,
Amy