A favor?

OK last post seriously before I crash for the night. This was the second letter I sent to that same group of family and friends. Figured I'd share in case you're inclined to pray this week. :)

Dear Friends,

My flight from Richmond to Phoenix leaves in T minus 16 days. As I sit to write to you, I couldn’t possibly be any more excited. To further support your suspicions of my nerdy nature, I find myself playing with font styles, video transitions, and theme music for the slideshow of our trip I plan to create after-the-fact. Whoa, Laura, first things first. ☺

I must begin by thanking you for your incredible support over the past few months – in the form of financial gifts, prayer, and words of encouragement – as this trip has transformed from a concept to an itinerary, as we changed from a group of acquaintances and friends to a team united in purpose. And this team covets your prayers. Please remember us and pray for the following during the week of JULY 8th - 15th:

• My team– Heather Oberle, Carter Higgins, Robin Pritchard, Allison Price, Charlotte Shirey, Kathy Parks, Blair Collins, Leslie & Elizabeth Kuhfuss, Michelle Konson, & me.
• Our family and friends in our absence – particularly for the moms in the group.
• Expenses for our trip – the remaining 15%.
• The teen moms from Alaska, New York, Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, and Phoenix – that all obstacles to their attendance would disappear.
• Patience, wisdom, and boldness for the mentors who will be accompanying the teens on their journey.
• The children we’ll be caring for, that God would touch their lives with His hope and love.
• Safe travel and timely arrival for all the volunteers and campers.
• Energy and focus for the trip leaders, leadership teams, and staff of Lost Canyon.

We were “Comissioned,” or formally sent, by West End Presbyterian Church this past Sunday, and are inviting our family and friends to attend church with us on July 3rd during the Sunday School hour (9:15am – 10:15am) for a time of prayer for the church’s missions to Arizona, Istanbul, Spain, and Dublin. I also wanted to pass along that family and friends can contact us (in case of emergency) or to send a note of encouragement or baby wipes if we run out (kidding, guys, kidding) to Lost Canyon at the following address:

[Laura Sussman]— Lost Canyon Childcare Team
1450 Perkinsville Road
Williams, AZ 86046
Phone: (928) 635-2900

Thank you for being a part of this adventure with me. It’s gonna be a rockin’ slideshow. ☺

All my love,
Laura