So, I know that most of you reading this know Rachel and Madelyn, but for those who haven't had that pleasure I will give you a little introduction.
Rachel and I have been close friends since freshman year when we were matched as "random roommates." We lived together for seven and a half years altogether. She has been a constant in my life, always loving me, always praying for me, always hoping for the best for me even when I had given up hope. In the past year and a half of living apart, we have only become closer, enjoying each other's company, encouraging one another, and serving others together.
Madelyn and I met in college, and she has become such a great friend. She is the friend whose house I went to when I had to get away, the friend I called when I thought things would never get better. And somehow things always seemed better after I talked to her. Though typically not short on words, she was quick to listen and slow to respond, never wanting to give a pat answer.
I have asked Rachel and Maddie to visit me here in Chile, and they are excited to come! The plan is for them to come for the week of my birthday in June. I would like to ask anyone who would like to, to help out with their plane tickets. It will cost around $2500 for both of them. Know that you will be blessing me immeasurably and giving me the best birthday present ever!
Please send donations to Rachel or Madelyn. If you need their address, send me a personal message, and I can give it to you. Thank you so so much!
PS: I can't really talk about my closest friends without mentioning my sweet friend Jesse, but she had to go and start a family :). And traveling with an infant is not so easy. But I still pray that one day she and her family will be able to visit.
Rachel and I have been close friends since freshman year when we were matched as "random roommates." We lived together for seven and a half years altogether. She has been a constant in my life, always loving me, always praying for me, always hoping for the best for me even when I had given up hope. In the past year and a half of living apart, we have only become closer, enjoying each other's company, encouraging one another, and serving others together.
Madelyn and I met in college, and she has become such a great friend. She is the friend whose house I went to when I had to get away, the friend I called when I thought things would never get better. And somehow things always seemed better after I talked to her. Though typically not short on words, she was quick to listen and slow to respond, never wanting to give a pat answer.
I have asked Rachel and Maddie to visit me here in Chile, and they are excited to come! The plan is for them to come for the week of my birthday in June. I would like to ask anyone who would like to, to help out with their plane tickets. It will cost around $2500 for both of them. Know that you will be blessing me immeasurably and giving me the best birthday present ever!
Please send donations to Rachel or Madelyn. If you need their address, send me a personal message, and I can give it to you. Thank you so so much!
PS: I can't really talk about my closest friends without mentioning my sweet friend Jesse, but she had to go and start a family :). And traveling with an infant is not so easy. But I still pray that one day she and her family will be able to visit.
