Yard Sale Success!

Well the tables are packed away, the remaining clothes and other things are in boxes awaiting their new home at Goodwill, and I am tired and happy! My total profit from my yard sale was $157, including a generous $40 donation from my new neighbor who, it turns out, is from Haiti! I was once again shown this weekend how many wonderful friends I have here in North Carolina and how truly blessed I am. Thanks to God and the beautiful weather He provided, my sale was a success!
Thanks again to everyone who donated items, tables, and time! It is really appreciated. I couldn't have done it without you.
Emily

Shots and Yard Sale

Got a bunch of shots today - Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Pertussis, Tetanus...was very nervous but just kept reminding myself of how fortunate I am to have been born in a country where, not only do I have access to clean, safe healthcare, I have insurance that did end up paying for most of it! Glad it's over - well, until I come back. But then I just have a couple of follow-up Hepatitis shots.
The yard sale is on for Saturday and Sunday! Pray for nice weather and LOTS of customers!
Emily
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Yard Sale!

So my next attempt to raise money is a yard sale! It's going to be held on Memorial Day weekend on Ross Road in Lillington. I've cleaned up and priced most of the stuff, just a little left to do and some signs to make and I'm ready! Still trying to secure some tables, looks like I've got one big one for sure and possibly two small ones... cross your fingers for me. Don't want to have to put the stuff on the ground! Hopefully I will have lots of customers and make some money to put toward my trip - It's going to cost about $1700 all together!
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Emily

Shots

Good news and bad news...the good news is, I found out about my shots. The bad news is, I have to get shots. I hate shots! But I am going to look on the bright side and remember that in many countries in the world, life saving shots are not available and neither is medicine or clean water to drink and I have access to all of those things. So, things are pretty good, considering. I found out I can get my shots at the Health Department, which should be MUCH cheaper than a travel clinic or going to Duke. I have to get the Malaria pills and antibiotics from my doctor, but other than that the Health Dept can do all of the shots. Also, I don't need an appointment AND I can wait until 2 weeks before I leave if I choose. I think I'll get them a little sooner than that though, just to get it over with.
Seven weeks to go!
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