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Name: Kyle
Birthday: 6/27/1986
Gender: Male
Interests: jesus.
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Member Since:
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| ok. so its been insanely too long since i've updated. but... let's FACE it... facebook has taken over everyone's online social networking lives!... but, today, and perhaps more frequently (good luck on that one) I return to Xanga...
so, my last entry said that "i'm leaving in 6 weeks" for Africa. well, i went, and its now been 7 MONTHS since I've been there, which is incredible, because it feels like both 7 days ago and 7 years ago... but... it really has been that long. I returned to the United States on May 3, 2009.
here's a little story that happened today that has to do with Ethiopia. but first a little background info to help set it up:
so, when I was in Ethiopia I met these two beautiful 9-year old, orphans: Hana & Sara Tadele. They are sisters who lost both their parents to HIV/AIDS when they were only 4 years old. -- that's something I cannot even imagine. before you're even a kindergartner, both your parents are dead. -- since meeting these beautiful girls, i became committed to sponsoring them. not really through any "compassion" or "world vision" type program, but just getting an address I could send things to them and choosing to make them something I invest in. even though I almost never receive a response from them, its still such an amazing opportunity. it fills my heart with joy to be apart of these orphans lives... to send them hope and food.... its a blessing!
since meeting the girls in April of 2009, i've sent 16 packages to them  . today I sent the 16th package! i went to the post office like every other time i've sent packages. today is Saturday, and that means that the post office closes at 12:00pm. I went to the bank to get some money to send in this package to another person I met (Eshetu- married, father of one, Jesus follower who's struggling to provide for his family) and then drove to the post office. the procrastination in me, had me arrive to the post office at 11:50am... only ten minutes to spare! when I arrived, EVERYONE seemed to be at the post office shipping their Christmas gifts... so there was NO parking in the tiny little Elkhorn, NE post office. I drove around 3 or 4 times hoping one of the cars would back out, but no on didnt. it was now 11:55am... only five minutes until they lock the doors! I was determined to get this package (which contained: a few packages of blue pens for the girls to use in school (blue pens are a big deal), lots of food/protien, $$ for Eshetu's family, and the most precious item of all, letters!) to the girls! So, I just parked my car at a nearby business and sprinted through the 6-7 inches of snow to make it into the building. Feet wet and cold, I walked into the post office at 11:57am and got into the giant line. as I was standing there, I realized I'd not brought the customs form with me, that is required to send packages! I bolted out of the door -- i'm sure everyone thought i was insane -- and ran back up a hill through the deep snow snatched the customs form and bolted once again through the snow back into the post office. I jumped back into line, and made it with a minute to spare! I went up to the counter and the postal worker was impressed that I had already filled out the customs form and thought it was funny I was still breathing a little heavy from my three sprints to and from my car. I paid, and off it went... a package of hope.... I walked the long way this time to my car and when I sat down, couldn't help but just clap my hands together and say, "Lord, this is so cool!" Everytime I send a package I feel apart of something bigger... and its simply amazing.
"the girls and i"
"Eshetu"
blessed. humbled. encouraged. challenged. inspired.
I remain,
*K*
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| I leave in 6 weeks!
I Remain,
*K*
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|  ....... Thank you, sir.
 ...... Congratulations. Good luck.
 .... the Victory is YOURS. YOU are the King of KINGS.
I Remain,
*K*
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| 2009 is here. a new year. a new start. the beginning of a future. i have such dreams in my heart of what this year and those to follow it can become. what is in store for me? will i renew old friendships or will they continue to fade? will i truly make an impact on even just one person this year? will i grow taller? i have potential inside me. its just 99 days until i leave the country for three weeks diving into the country of Africa. what will it be like? what will i see? i want to feel and experience so much. how can i make the support i've been given worthy of being given at all? there are times i grow so weary of working at the school and kid's club. i frequently question what i'm doing and why i'm doing it and how long i'll be doing it. its not that i feel discontented 24/7, but i just feel like i could be doing something different or maybe even bigger and better and with more purpose... is that crazy? i dont know. i've really enjoyed time off from both jobs for the holidays and its going to be tough to get back into the daily grind again. i want to do so much.
i want to read more.
i want to be more passionate.
i want to bless more. ::deep breath:: I remain, *K* | | |
| hello there. today i recieved my vaccinations for my missions trip to Ethiopia, Africa. I had a 1:20pm appointment at the Douglas County Traveler's Clinic on 42nd & Woolworth. I went in there thinking it would be just a consultation, and that I'd have to schedule another appointment, but as it turns out, I got to get my shots all one stop. So... 2 hours and $436 later... I'm now vaccinated for: 
-Polio (left arm)
-Meningococcal (left arm)
-Hepitius A (right arm)
-Yellow Fever (right arm)
-Malaria (pills)
-Tyhpoid Fever (pills)
Praise God for getting me safely through this whole process up to this point. So far, all I've felt is mild soreness in my arm, and a little more tired that usual. It's only been like 7-8 hours since I got the shots, but I have faith God will keep me strong. Thank you to everyone who prayed for me today... your prayers were "powerful and effective."
As of this day I am 87% funded financially for my trip. I have several individuals who I have spoken to who have also pledged to donate in the future. I am continually humbled by all the supporters God has raised. He must have a great plan ahead of me, because the support has been phenomenal! Thanks again, Lord! One more day of 2008. Its been a good year. I pray that the year ahead of me will be the best year yet. I really want to press into God this year. I want to read more and be more... but, I suppose thats another post. Until then, stay safe, and live for Jesus. I remain, *K* | | |
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