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The newest Video from Ten Thousand Homes. Hopefully this will give some of you more of a picture of where and what we'll be getting into.

Immunizations, Support, and Babies, OH MY!!!

Not OUR babies though... in family news, Laura's oldest sister had her first baby which, incidentally, was the first Wright family grandchild. Though, due to a week delay in the birth, I have not had the chance to see her, Laura was able to stop by and see her new niece! Congratulations to Daniel and Sarah Clark on their new baby (our new niece) Skyler Renee Clark!

Also, a week ago, Laura and I found ourselves at the Guilford County Health Department getting our pre-trip vaccinations. Laura (the health-insurance-having guru she is) did not need much. If memory serves, she only needed an optional Hepatitis A shot. I, on the other hand (with my lack of up-to-date immunizations), had Tetnis in one arm and Hepatitis A & B in the other. We also picked up some diahrrea medicine just in case along with a prescription for Malaria & TB pills -- wowee! I feel like a science experiment!

Many of you have been asking how our support has been going, and the simple answer is "really great!" We are currently at 65% with a little over a month to go. We know a number of you still are planning on supporting us financially, and we'd ask that you do so soon so we can get the paperwork taken care of through the proper channels. Thank you so much to all of you who have already written us letters of support and encouragement -- your words have meant so much to us in this time of transition.

We love you guys SO MUCH!!! Please feel free to email me or Laura anytime, we love being able to connect with you!

It Has Arrived!!!

Finally, after much anticipation (and frustration with "the system") my passport has arrived! The US government has foolishly allowed me to travel abroad! Laura and I are still working on getting out tickets. We have a little over $4000 raised so far, so this shouldn't be a problem, but a couple things have happened this week that has made us hold off for the time being. This is kind of making us nervous as we feel every day we wait the price goes up. Please be praying that everything will continue to be worked out in God's perfect timing... thanks to all of you!

Expensification...

We have had the pleasure of talking to so many of you over the past few months and it has been exceptionally encouraging. Laura and I cannot express how nice it has been to receive your calls, cards, letters, and emails. We love the chance to connect with you, even if for only a short while, or a quick chat.

I think one of the biggest questions that we have received is about how our finances break down for our trip. So, realizing that we haven't really put it out there, we thought we would give a pretty general breakdown of our expenses budgeted into our support raising for your detail people :)

Support Goal $7500.00

Daily Bills back home - $150
Our College Loans (2 months) - $500
Passport Fees - $250
Mikey's Health Insurance (2 Months) - $400
Transportation other than Plane - $150
Plane Tickets Round Trip - ~$4000
Living Expenses in White River, S. Africa - ~$2000

our living expenses cover out transportation, apartment, and general food needs while we are there. we actually inflated this a little to cover any unforeseen expenses while we are gone.

All of the money we raise outside of what we end up needing, if any, we are going to give to Ten Thousand Homes for their ministry. But regardless, this is a general overview of how our expenses will break down and as always, if you'd like to know more -- ASK!!! We love hearing from you guys :)