Counting Down

Greetings everyone,

I am counting down the days with only one week left until I leave for New Zealand!

I enjoyed a wonderful send-off party last weekend with some very dear friends and family, who shared many words of encouragement and prayers for me.  I had a chance to spend time with daughter, Shannon and my grandson, Braydon a couple of weeks ago, and look forward to a visit with daughter, Rachel and son, Josh this weekend before I leave on the 23rd.

This week is busy with final preparations and packing.  Hoping I can meet the challenge of packing everything I need for 5 months into one suitcase and a backpack! (not and easy task for those who know me best!) 

I have been so blessed by all the responses of encouragement, prayer, and support from everyone!  Since my last update, I have received many generous donations, including a sleeping bag and travel supplies. 

I still have need of approximately $2,500 to cover the balance of outreach fees, which are due a few weeks after I arrive in NZ.  If anyone would still like the opportunity to help and donate, please let me know, and please make checks payable to YWAM with note: for Cindy Gross.

My prayer requests are- for this week of final preparation and packing to go smoothly, for peace, safe travel, and for God to prepare my heart for the journey before me!

Thanks and Blessings,

Cindy