My first few days

I am so glad that ya’ll want to follow my adventure this summer! I have arrived safely and I am getting settled in. Thankfully I have not been affected by jetlag to bad. The first couple of days were very laid back and I got to spend time with Jen, Mel, Dana and Anne going to different rooms and playing with kiddos. Today was my first “work” day! It was also the day to say “see ya later” to Jen, Mel and Dana as they are headed out on the rest of their trip before returning home. Last night I found out that I would be taking over and running the preschool class this summer! I had my first 2 classes this morning and will have 3 more this afternoon. Chelsea was around but she had me running them as much as possible on my own to get the kids adjusted. I will have 4 sweet kiddos in the first class and then I had 3 younger ones in my second. I know the afternoon kids are younger then the morning so their class will be a little different. I am excited and nervous all at the same time about this big step. I am posting a few pictures of the past couple of days and this morning in preschool up as well. I hope you enjoy them! The kids are stealing my heart super fast and some of them can even say my name already.

 

I would like to put a big shout out to my momma and sister for helping me post my blog up, until I am hopefully able to get it all set up here.

 

~Stephanie 

Flat Nicolas is on his way!

Let the adventure begin!

"Goodbyes" and "See ya later's" never get easy no matter how many times you say them or how long/short the trip will be. This morning was a hard one as I cried and hugged everyone saying "see you in 10 weeks". I know that there are some wonderful things set in store for me this summer while I am in Chin@. I have been a huge ball of emotions this last week as I am nervous, scared, excited, and happy about my trip. As I sit here in the airport waiting for my flight I am thinking about what is waiting for me on the other side. The smiles of the babies, seeing old friends, and just the feeling of getting this adventure started. But the other side of me is thinking about those I left on the other side of check- in and their sweet faces. How I miss them so much already and I just want one more hug. 

Over the next several weeks I will be posting pictures from my trip. But I do have one special type of pictures I will posting. Nicolas and I made "Flat Nicolas" and "Flat Stephanie" so that we can take each other on our adventures around while we are apart. I am going to try and make a file of just the Flat Nicolas pictures but I am sure that everyone will have fun following where he is going next! 

Well, I need to close out and get ready for my flight. Lots of love and the next posting will come out once I have arrived! 

~Stephanie

20 days and counting down

Hard to believe in roughly 20 days I will be in China! These last couple months have flown by and before I know I will be snuggling with babies.

Many of you have asked about what else I need for my trip. I am posting a list of supplies that I am still in need of collecting some supplies for the preschool classroom.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C45AFAE2BA13-supplies

Beyond Blessed!

I just want to say that I am feeling beyond blessed by everyones love and support!!!! Not only have I reached my personal fundraising goal but I am not able to bring 4 suitcases with supplies over with me!!!! Now, I need to get working on filling all the suitcases with some fun stuff for the preschool classroom!!!

Thank you again SO much for your prayers, love, and support as I am preparing for my 10 weeks in China this summer!!!

~Stephanie

A Huge Thank You!!!

I would like to say a HUGE thank you to all my supporters! I could not be this close to meeting my goal without you! Thank you to Melanie, Angela, and Anji for helping me out with my fundraiser parties! Thank you to everyone that bought items from all my parties! Thank you to everyone that has sent me paypal donations towards my trip!!! I am SO close to my $4,000 goal just $126  left to raise!!

I will contiue to raise funds past my $4,000 for supplies that can be brought over with me for New Hope. The airline that I am flying with has upped the price for a second piece of luggage from $70 to $200 each piece/each way! So at this point my budget can only afford to bring over 1 extra bag. I had hopped and planned on bringing over 4! As I have some amazing ladies traveling over with me that can each help carry a extra bag. I am trusting God and he knows what needs to be brought over and will provide just the right amount!

As I am getting closer to my departure date these are some of my prayer request:

* My nerves ( Don't get me wrong I am super excited just nervous all at the same time)
* My heart to be prepared for my time there and my time away from family
* For my family at home as it is always easier to be the one going on an adventure then the one staying behind.
* For the staff that is already there
* For Melanie, Jenn, and Dana as they are preparing to travel with me over. This will be Mel and Dana's first trip to China, please pray that God prepares their hearts for the time they will spending at New Hope.


Thank you a million times over again for your love, prayers and support!

~Stephanie

Jamberry Fundraiser

25% of all sales will go towards my China missions trip!!!!! 

As many of you might (or might not) know, I am Wild about Jamberry nails. You HAVE to see this product! 

Jamberry nails are heat and pressure activated vinyl adhesives that last up to two weeks on your fingernails and up to six weeks on your toenails. No chipping, smudging or dry time! 

This is an online party and will be open until the 15th, but no need to wait; as soon as you place your order, you should receive it at your home in 7-10 days!!

Feel free to invite your friends to the "party" as well. Let's work together to cure Nakey Nail Syndrome!

Check out the wraps online at www.glmrgal.jamberrynails.net When you order, select "Steph's Jamberry Fundraiser" upon checkout. 

Party starts Friday, March 1, 2013 ( New catalog and new products come out!) 
The party will close March 22, 2013 

Please let me know if you have any questions!!!! 

Here are a few photo's and links about Jamberry 

http://www.glmrgal.jamberrynails.net/about/apply/