It’s back to McCreary

After a fantastic Christmas and New Year up in Chicago (and of course Florida), I am once again back in Parkers Lake, KY serving with the Christian Appalachian Project. I came back last Sunday and have spent the week catching up with my roommates and co-workers. I have also taken some time this week, to organize my office and storage room, they both were kind of destroyed during our Christmas Basket Distribution.

Speaking of that, my Christmas Basket Distribution was a HUGE success! We gave gifts to over 100 families and 60 elderly people. My program went really well and everyone seemed to have enjoyed it. The best part was having the preschool children singing Jingle Bells and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. They were so precious! Below I have posted a few pics from the distribution. Also, a big thank you to all my family and friends who sent in money, sponsored a family, or prayed for me and my participants during the Christmas season. I really, really appreciate it!!

The next big projects coming up for me here at CAP are Workfest, School Readiness, and the Women’s Retreat. As they get closer, I will make sure to fill you all in as to what these projects are.

Peace.

My Helpers - Barb, Me, Debra, Jenny, Robyn

The boxes for the families!

My little choir (CDC Children)

The end to my Florida Road Trip

I am finally back home in IL after 6 fabulous days on the road. My last day in Florida couldn’t have been any better – the skies were clear, the temperature hovered around 80 degrees, and the ocean was extremely calm. I spent the entire morning and afternoon laying on the beach and reading the book, Life of the Beloved by Henri Nouwen. I also managed to take a two hour walk along the shores of Daytona. It was such a peaceful and relaxing day

On Tuesday, my friend and I made our way back to IL. We ended up spending the night at my volunteer house. Oh, how I miss Parkers Lake! Wednesday was more driving – I officially made it back to McHenry around 6 pm – just in time to ring in the New Year with my family.

All in all, I could not have asked for a better way to end 2008!