Ten More Days

It's been a little while since I've last updated this blog, and now there are only ten days left until I fly away to start my Discipleship Training School in Kona, Hawaii!

I've gotten my flight ticket to leave on January 8th .  This will be the first time I fly alone so I'm a bit nervous about that...  correction, I'm really nervous.  I'll be flying from San Jose and then I have an hour layover in Maui, before I get to Kona as well.  Pray that everything goes smoothly and that my mind is at peace!

In other new, I have opened my very own Etsy shop to help raise money towards my YWAM fund.  I've only raised about $30 through it, but I've always wanted to open up a little business and showcase some of my work.  It's super cool that people actually want to buy my embroidered pins; I even got a buyer from Pennsylvania!  I should continue to run my shop while I'm in training school these next 3 months but I won't be able to continue during my outreach portion.  You can check out my shop here https://www.etsy.com/shop/claudiasanborn And shoutout to my Abuela for first introducing me to embroidery by giving me a little beginners kit <3

Thanks again to everyone who has been supporting me through prayers and donations!  Thus far together we have raised a total of $2,594.55, which is about a fourth of my total needed funds!  It's such a blessing to know so many people are supporting me.  I'm flying away thinking of all of you and what our awesome God may have in store for this journey.  Thanks.

With only ten days until I leave I just want to say thanks again, keep me in your prayers, and I'm going to miss everyone so much! God bless <3

Lecture Funds: 2594.55 / 4235.00
Outreach Funds: 0 / 4000-6000
Total Funded: 2594.55

The link to the school I'm going to, if you want to check it out!

http://www.uofnkona.edu/training/engage-dts-2/

Lots of Updates and Lots of Thanks!

Let the countdown continue! Only 33 days until this adventure begins!

I want to say thanks again to everyone who has donated to support me thus far.  Every donation gets me even closer to my goal!  It's so cool to know that people want to help me out, family, friends, and even some people I don't know well are supporting me.  It's beautiful to see God working through the generosity of people.  Thank you all so much for the support. 

I also want to say thanks to my high school, University Preparatory Academy.  The staff, teachers, and students, always looked out for me and what was best for me, even after I graduated.  It was my counselor, Ms. Trotch who first suggested that I go on a long term mission trip, and without her guidance and encouragement, I may never had made this decision.  Before I graduated, UPA gave me a scholarship, all of which is going towards this trip.  My school has helped me out so much, and I couldn't be more blessed to have gone there.

Combining the donations and the scholarship my fund has reached its first goal of $1000! Quadruple digits! It is currently at exactly $1242.12 but it's got a ways to go!

In other news, I've gotten my passport.  Reality check Claudia, you're leaving the United States...

I also talked to a staffer from my school, Engage DTS, and talking to her was such a blessing.  It got me so much more pumped to serve the Lord and to just grow with Him.  I honestly can't wait at this point!  33 more days until arrival day!  What!?!?

I ask that you to continue to pray for and support me.  Thanks to everyone who already has, it means a lot <3

Lecture Funds: 1242.12 / 4235.00
Outreach Funds: 0 / 4000-6000

Total Funded: 1242.12

The link to the school I'm going to, if you want to check it out!
http://www.uofnkona.edu/training/engage-dts-2/