As we all think about sitting down to eat a big meal with our friends and family this Thanksgiving, I think about my trip coming up in 9 days.
I know I am going to see things that I cant even imagine right now, children waiting for mommies and daddies, some might be hungry, all will be scared I am sure. Here is a picture of a place we might visit. This is different than what my room looked like when I was a baby and growing up.

It is getting closer

It is getting closer and closer to the day we all get on the airplane- I am tre tre excited for the trip. I am getting closer to getting all my money collected- I think my mom said I have about $700 left. So if you still want to help out, email my mom, and she'll give you the information.
If you would like to support the children we are going to see- here are some of the itmes they still need; my mom and I can pick them up from you, if you'd like to donate them. Call us.
Here is the list:
Suggested gifts that you take with you to give the children and foster mothers caring for the children include:
Chewable children’s vitamins
fluoride tablets
new children’s clothing (size infant to 5T)
small bottles of hand lotions
small bottles of waterless hand cleaner
Gummie worms
So let me know if you'd like to help... maybe your church would like to, or a group you belong to? Just let me or my mom know.

I am traveling with Holt International- for the trip of my life (so far)

Here is a picture from last years trip at the Jeonju Baby home....

Here is a bit more about my trip; I am tre excited!

When it comes time to celebrate Christmas at Holt-Korea’s Ilsan Center, the residents are ready to party. All year long children of all ages make gifts and practice songs, and skits as they prepare to entertain their special guests—you. Most of all they enjoy the moments of personal attention you bring them—a special hug, the prayer just for them. At Ilsan, you can tour the grounds and cottages and learn more about the history of Holt’s work there. You’ll also host a party at the Jeonju Baby Home, visit the Salvation Army’s shelter for unwed mothers, and host a lunch for foster mothers—all while experiencing the culture, cuisine and special beauty of the Korean people.

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Thanks..

These are children in need in Korea Photo's courtesy of Holt International Children's Services
I wanted you to see some of the faces I will be seeing on my visit. Because of you we will help these children and put smiles on their faces.
Thanks to everyone that is making this trip possible for me!
Without you... I wouldn't be able to go. If you have any questions... Leave me a comment!

Thanks to these people for helping:
Aaron & Lisa Bayer & kids
Lynvel Burnett
Eric & Ellen Ornberg
Caroline & Marc Toy
Lyssa & Greg Burton & the boys
Steve & Dana Pauls
Alberto, Rosalee & Vern Saraz
Jay, Tamara & Zoe Skordahl
Dave & Debby Murdough
Charlie & Betty Doerr
Janis Ross
Phil & Bev McCully
Dustin & Patricia White & boys
Don & Donna Crist
Grandma Young
Kathy Lucier
Erin Gardner
Jim, Susie & Jeanette Freeman
Wayne & Diane Patton
Larry Haneke
Chad Fuller
Mom, Dad & Jon
Don & Judy Hampton
Glen & Linda Grell
Rustie & Dave Ackland
Bob & Debbie Francis
Mike & Monica Wilton
Craig Loper
Greg & Ladette Armstrong
John, Sheryl, Ben & Elizabeth Maklary
Sam & Marie Carpenter
Pren Bodie
Craig Nelson & Sally McAleer

Less than a month till we go

I can not believe it is less than a month till we get on the plane and head for Korea. I am tre excited to go.
I am really busy with basketball, Jon's still got football and I am still trying to raise about $900 to go on this trip- so you could say I am going to be busy until we leave.

Here is what my trip looks, it is going to be so cool.

Sun Dec. 03 Depart the United States for the Republic of Korea

Mon Dec. 04 Arrive in Incheon (ICN), the Republic of Korea / Check-in at Hotel

Tue Dec. 05 Tour Holt Office in Seoul / Foster Mother Lunch / Tour Holt

Wed Dec. 06 Visit Holt Ilsan Center / Host Christmas Party for Residents

Thu Dec. 07 Visit Jeonju Baby Home / Host Party for Children

Fri Dec. 08 Shopping / Tour Seoul / Farewell Dinner at the Korea House

Sat Dec. 09 Depart Korea (ICN) for the United States

I am going to try to post to this site while I am in Korea- so everyone can watch my journey.