Sunday, August 29, 2010

You did it!

We have great news…we were able to buy everything we all wanted (and more) for Timtooni Community School and Koko Duu Nutritional Rehab Home! This wouldn’t have been possible without the generous (to say the least) contributions from our amazing family and friends. Over the last two years you all asked if there were things you could do to help….and you did! We have two donkeys, a cart to fetch water and firewood, a merry-go-round, a see-saw and a swing set is on its way! In addition, we were able to buy writing books, slate boards, chalk, pens, pencils, teaching books, and Cameron and I had matching cloth made for the teachers and staff (which was very, very much loved!). To the Women’s Relief Society, the teaching materials you’ve made and sent (not once, but twice) have been a huge help in educating our students.

To both our Moms and Dads, Grandma and Grandpa Pearson, Uncle Kevin and Aunt Kristen, Shelley and Dan, Lindsay and John, Joseph, Matt and Irene, Eliza, Bryan and Shanna, Dorthalina Family, Jenkins Family, and Hiergesell Family, from all of us in Karaga....Naa wuni son ni tem piah, which is our tribal language meaning “May God bless you and thank you”. Words can’t express how grateful we are for each and every one of you. Your helping us buy these items for the school was just icing on the cake for all the support, love and words of encouragement that helped us push through when times were tough. You’re amazing people and we’re so incredibly lucky to have you in our lives.

Enjoy the new videos and photos...this is for you!




2 comments:

Audra said...
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Audra said...

Loooove the pictures and videos. Seeing all the wonderful work you two have done makes me sooooo very proud to call you my sister and brother. I love you both so much and can't wait to see you!!!

PS. I started to tear up watching the pure joy and excitement on the kids' faces. Soooo proud of you!