Apr 30 2013
An Appeal for Some Help
Welcome Back
Having blogs languishing around the Internet can come in handy sometimes. There needs to be a place where you can point people to see what you need to say. This family blog has been off and on for a number of years, so if you haven’t seen things in here, feel free to reach back into the photo album and take a look.
But for the most part, you’ve come to this page because you were encouraged to take a peek.
Ain’t too Proud To Beg
This year 2013 has had more than it’s share of surprises. Some of them have been expected (two kids in boarding school starting in August) and some of them not expected (Bambi’s mom vs. the minivan and a redo of the master bedroom shower before it ended up in the kitchen).
In the midst of all of that, I’ve been invited to teach a class called Conflict Coaching and Mediation in Johannesburg, South Africa. I’ve raised some money from the church, and I’ve reached out to a few places to get some financial assistance – and now I’m down to just asking friends and family (and strangers on the sidewalks) if anyone can offer a little assistance.
The process is pretty easy. Click the “Donate” button just below and put in how much you would like to send. If you stopped by here and can’t give, I completely understand. Times are tight these days. Just say a prayer that things will work out in God’s plan and know that is much appreciated.
However, if you have $10 you can spare, we would be very grateful. You can donate any amount in the box when you click there (Update: I tested it for $10 using a Debit Card and PayPal gets $0.59 of that – I think if you use a PayPal account there isn’t a fee. Just in case you’re a nerd and you just have to know). As has been pointed out to me, this trip was voluntary. This is not an emergency, but it will help relieve some stress – mainly of the unknown. So if you can help out, thanks so much.
All You Need To Do…
Just click here:
You are taken to a PayPal page where you can use a PayPal account or a Debit or Credit Card. This will show up on your statement as BARNABASWAY* (please, don’t ask why… that’s a whole ‘nuther blog post! Another crazy idea that never went anywhere…)
Again, thank you very much for your help.
So When Is This Trip?
I’ll post more about the details of the trip as they get closer. But it’s just a couple weeks away. Why didn’t I think about this sooner? << If you are asking that question, you do not know me. At. All.