It’s been over a month since we’ve posted an entry on here
and we’re appreciative of y’alls grace to allow us to unplug for a little bit,
processing and healing inwardly while we’ve been back in the States.
We’ve had our fair share (or excessive share) of Chick-fil-a
and Cook Out. We got to watch some friends tie the knot. We’ve visited with our
great family and friends. We’ve (admittedly) watched a bazillion movies and too
many trashy reality TV shows. Basically, it’s been quite a successful rest season
and we’ve enjoyed our time back in the Good Ole U S of A.
We just parted ways with the R&R season of our stay and
have hit the ground running with the Fundraising season. We kicked off our
Bardi Fundraising Road Trip in Florida visiting Amy’s Grandparents’ church, and
were so encouraged by their kindness and willingness to partner with us in our
work in Zambia.
Last night, we filled up some bellies with NC Style BBQ
& sweet tea at our Dine & Discover fundraiser in Raleigh, NC hosted by
our great friends and Amy’s parents. We loved sharing some untold stories with
these folks and even threw in a surprise relay race, the Chitenge Challenge, where 2
contestants had to each carry 17 lbs. wrapped to their back (aka a baby) while
carrying 30 lbs. of water around a little course to illustrate life as a
ZamMama. Needless to say, it was a blast.
Now we’re in Florence visiting with Wyatt’s wonderful family
for the weekend.
Next stop: Columbia, SC and the schedule goes as follows in
case anyone wants to jump in for a last-minute visit or perhaps a last-minute
fundraising party? ;)
May 3-5: Florence, SC
May 5-8: Columbia, SC with a Fundraiser house party on May 6
May 8-11: Brevard, NC (and some surrounding places)
Then we fly back across the ocean on May 14! Can’t believe
it’s gone by so quickly.
If you’d like to meet up with us to hear about our lives in
Zambia and how you can be a part of our ministry to help us stay in Zambia,
we’d love to chat with you! Just email Wyatt at wyatt@clothedinhope.org.
And if you are in a city outside our Road Trip, you can
still be a part of our support team and we’d love that! We are currently living
off of 35% of our support goal, making
progress, but are in great need of
ministry partners contributing monthly to continue living in Zambia. Together, we can help break the
chains of injustice and oppression and give HOPE to vulnerable women in Zambia.
We know that hope is alive, hope is real, and hope is truly
changing the lives of women through Clothed in Hope. It would be a great joy to
have you join us!
For more info, check out www.clothedinhope.org or holler at
us.
Bags are packed, Chex Mix and playlists ready to go. Road trippin' here we come.
Love,
A&W
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