Thank you for Your favour...

While I have the time I want to begin making resources that I can take over to Haiti such as, 100 number charts, 100 most used words, ten frames, word games, etc.  So this morning I went to Officeworks for some general stationery supplies, such as colored card and laminating pouches and a few other things!  I had prayed before I entered the store asking God to give me wisdom in choosing stationery supplies (i.e.- things that were essential and within a budget) and that I would be wise with the money that has been donated. There was also the possibility that Officeworks would donate the supplies  but I wasn't certain; the email I received from Officeworks a few days ago said they'd consider my request and get back to me within 2 weeks.  I didn't want to wait 2 weeks;  I leave in 3 weeks and I want to begin making resources NOW!

Anyway, in short I spoke with the manager and she was aware of my email.  I walked out of Officeworks with $150 worth of donated stationery!  Thank you God!!  Once again He has provided for the students at Quisqueya Christian School and He has provided for me, their teacher.  I want to give my best to God and to my students; God is making that possible!

I also need to thank Bushfirepress for donating one of their Music Room resources worth $200 and Christian College Geelong for purchasing two more of the Music Room resource books with CD's.  These resources will be well used by the classroom teachers at QCS, such as myself.  From my knowledge they still have a vacant position for a Music teacher.

That's all for now....  Thank you God for Your favour and undeserved grace!

Give thanks with a grateful heart!

Where do I start?  I am overwhelmed by the amount of donations that I received for Haiti today.

This morning I went to speak to 800 teenagers at Marian College's end of semester assembly.  I graduated at Marian College in 1998 and was invited to speak about Haiti. I was impressed by the College's involvement in acts of social justice.  Despite my nerves, the presentation went well and I pray that God uses my 10 minute talk to inspire others to "live on purpose" no matter where they live in the world.  Thank you Marian College for donating $250 towards school furniture for TeacHaiti.  I will add this to the running tally for TeacHaiti.

This afternoon was also my last day at Melton Christian College.  I have enjoyed working there this term and I commend the staff for being a friendly and supportive community. A few weeks ago Alysia, the librarian at the College, volunteered to help me raise funds to send teaching resources to Haiti.  She took the time to send an email to all staff and collect donations on my behalf.  So far the amount raised is $860!!  I was amazed; I drove home ecstatic about God's provision.  He cares about what I need to teach well in Haiti and most importantly he cares about the students who are going to be blessed by the resources I can now take over.

A BIG THANK YOU to the staff at MCC.

There's more... a secret squirrel left $100 in an envelope on my desk labelled "for Haiti".  THANK YOU... I now know who you are!

And lastly, I received a reply from Genie Educational today regarding my wish list of maths resources. They have decided to donate over $200 worth of maths resources. Praise God!!

I'm not sure if I will be able to sleep tonight; too much excitement in one day!!  Thank you everyone for partnering with me and with God's purpose for Haiti. Today I became aware that I'm not alone in this adventure; I feel "sent" to go and be a blessing.  Though you may not be able to join me physically, I thank God that your heart is with me on this journey!