Time to Pack

We have recieved an appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia and plan to travel to bring home Faith next week!! We are still in need of one document from US immigration. Please pray along with us that we will be able to obtain this within the next few days. We are moving forward with plans to leave, trusting God and moving forward in faith. We are bringing with us as many bags and as much stuff as we are allowed to take to provide for the orphaned children and those who are fighting for them. Please take a look at the list below and see if there is anything that you would like to send with us. If you would rather just give a monetary donation that is great also! You may drop off the items at our home or I would gladly come and pick them up from you. We will also be at Crosscurrent tomorrow morning. We hope to be leaving in about a week, so the sooner the better if you would like to donate anything :).


playdoh
children's toothpaste
children's toothbrush
Diapers
Emergen -C vitamin drink mix
Bath Towels
Screwdriver Set
Adjustable Wrench
12 Volt Max 3/8 inch drill driver
Baby wipes
American snack foods (huge treat)
over night pull-ups for a girl 50lbs and a boy 60lbs.
Construction paper, glue, tape, chalk (these are very difficult to get in Africa)
Antibiotic syrups and ointments
Bibs
Clothes for children of all ages (baby, toddler, school age, up to age 12)
Diaper rash cream
Ibuprofen syrup
Multivitamin Syrup
Non-disposable diapers
Outside toys for older kids
Rubber or latex gloves that come in the box (several sizes)
Shoes for school aged children
Flyshooter, The original bug gun
Boudreaux's Butt Paste
5mm x 50' emergency zone rope
windup LED flashlight

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