$800 to go .

 We are coming down to the wire for the last trip if the season to lake IsiKool .  It is a special trip.  One of the orphanages we work with has called and asked us to bring there kids to the lake .. someone brought 30 of their kids to the lake last month.  80 kids did not get to go .. and they really want to go .  

I have to make the final call by Tuesday night 

I have $700 that I have as undesignated funds that I can apply to this if we move forward with this .. that leaves $800 to go ... So please consider donating before Tuesday Night . So we can make this happen 

Getting thing done

 The coal has started to arrive.  the coal is coming in at $500 USD for a 5 ton load .. the first has arrived and the second has been ordered and is expected any time now.... and that's where we stop for now that will be 10 tons of the required 200 tons ... as funds come in we will continue to purchase coal .  we hope to start deliveries in the next week ... if you can help , please use the donate button on the top right side of the blog. 

Jayne and Dr Julie have been busy already with trainings in orphanages , schools and organizations .. they have been incredibly well received .

Romina got the store room sorted and the vitamins and medications ready to distribute .

We had a paint night with about 20 people at the farm last night , along with pizza and salads 

on the last bus trip to the lake we met a family that needed supplies to be able to go to school.   we had fun taking them shopping .  We later found out that they had never been to a restaurant before so of course we took them . 

So These incredible bus adventures have been such a blessing .. so far we have had three trips averaging 70 kids a trip.  Then a couple days ago , after we had spent all our money, we were contacted by an orphanage that have asked us if we can bring a full bus load of kids this week .  We will need $1500 to make this happen .. Its only going to happen if one of you make it possible .


We had a great day up at the Kashar with the English school kids .. they loved the time to practice their English and go horse back riding and enjoyed great food by Ravil.

We found a cafe when  we were shopping ...That made nick happy .

Nic and Nic did some work on the gardens and the clothes line area.  It had to be all dug up when the new water lines came through .   Its looking good now .

Back to the lake

Well we are on to trip three to the lake .  As they were getting ready last night for 78 more kids today, Sergey got a call from one of the orphanages .  They have 120 kids , 40 had been to the lake and they have asked if we could bring the rest....80 kids .. we have a date next week if we are able to raise the funds . $1200 is needed for this adventure . We would be thrilled if you would like to donate towards this.

Next up is coal deliveries.  Coal this year will be around $100 per family .. we would love to be able to deliver to about 200 families . 

I had enough to get us started today , the first truck arrived and we will start bagging coal .. we will have and deliver as funds come in .  One truck is around $500 enough for 5 families. 

 

Bringing HOPE.

I know it was a lot more then one day , but when I refer to yesterday, I will refer to everything since the last sleep.

We started the journey picking up our friend Nic in Brampton. And better place to meet then at a Chinese Buffet. And what better company the our dear friends Ron and Cathy who drove Nic to the airport . 

We flew to Istambul where we met up with Jayne and Julie at the airport lounge ...Special thanks to Nic for using his lounge passes ... What a great way to spend the 5 hour layover .. I loved being able to have a shower and change my clothes after a long hot flight.

While we were leaving Istambul, our friend Tim was heading out by car from Tqraz with his friends . We have been Blessed by our friendship with Tim and his wife for many years . It will be so good to see him again .

The gardens on the farm greated us with such beauty .. it is so strange to put the seads into the parged soil , then leave .. you never know what will be the result , but you do have a vision .. this year this garden exceeds expectation .

The sun was just coming up as Isar drove us back from the airport.

We had a little nap then a great breakfast visit with our farm family

Max loved his new hat we brought him from Jamacia.  And those are not the fake dreeds the sell .. these are the real deal.

While we were traveling , we were able to send a second load of kids to the lake .  73 this time , only a handful had been out of the village so this was an exceptional day for them.

We have had some doners in Kyrgyzstan that have witnessed the impact th3se trips have had , and they have stepped forward to sponsor the third trip.. what am amazing way to bless people and make memories that will last a life time .. bringing HOPE 

As you know we have our Canada home on Airbnb .  Our last guest checked out on Thursday ,so Friday and Saturday we were able to bring in the crew to remove some trees killed by the ash Beatle .. there were 4 of them all too close to the house for me to safely bring down, but fortunately we had a good summer with the rentals so we were able to bring in the professionals... And man was he professional . Jacob Benjamin Forestry was like watching CirquDeSolie  .. I sat for 16 hours in the plane thinking about his incredible skill.  He claimed up and cut the tree into aboutfifteen 20 foot lengths .. each log fell with such percussion that they all fell into one pile neet and strait. Then he cut them all up into fire wood lengths.

We ended up with a out 4 bush cord ready to split and put in for the winter.

 

When we got to the farm Rada came to see us and share how blessed she was that her operation had been so successful. She shared how she was questioning God how he could let her die and who would care for her children , then God spoke to a stranger on the other side of the world and saved her life .. She discussed with us how she could possible give back by helping others .. she looked great .

Then last night we got a request from one of the families we help with coal. They have two beautiful Daughters that need Back to school shopping .  So tomorrow we will take them shopping and then out for supper .  I have the supper covered , but if someone would like to help with the clothes and supplies that would be incredible .. it will be about $100 each.

Today we have a party at the ranch with the kids from the English school as well as many of our local friends .. stay tuned for photos .

Bus is booked

 65 more are booked and ready for the bus to take them on one of the biggest adventures of their life time . The trip will take place on Aug 24 .  Just before the end of the summer before school starts . 

Lake isykool is something that lots of families take for granted .. kind of like a trip to the city.  BUT for many it is something that they only dream about .  many of the kids in the villages never have the opportunity to travel like that .  They have so many incredible sights around them but never get the opportunity .  

we are a little over half way with the funding , but once we hit the 1/2 way point we went ahead and booked and we are believing that some of you will have it on your hearts to help with this .  We are looking for just $500 USD to make this possible 

Another trip to the lake

 What an incredible day today at the Lake .  I loved getting photos and updates from the group through out the night.  

Here is a letter I got from Sergey with some statistics I thought were interesting .

"Thank God for such a wonderful opportunity to visit Issyk-Kul. 

We were able to take 

68 people to Issyk-Kul.

47 people saw the lake for the first time in their lives.

 10 people were on holiday for the first time 

Everyone was delighted and grateful. The main thing is that when people say ‘thank you’, we say that they should thank God, not us.

 It’s a great pity that so many more people are still writing to us, dreaming of visiting the lake. Technically, we can make this happen today, but it isn’t cheap.

 We spent 1,300 US dollars on this trip. 

If we can raise enough funds for two more trips, we’ll be able to take around 130 more people on holiday. With this money, we hire a coach and buy sweets and drinks for the children.

 We are praying and waiting for an answer from the Lord"

If you are interested in supporting another trip and taking some kids off the wait list please let me know .  We will need donations in by Wed night to make this happen.   If there are not enough donations in to make the trip we will figure out something fun for them based on the donations received .   We are looking at $20 a person.