Big news!
Thomas and I are SO excited to be returning to Zambia! For those of you who don’t know, Thomas went on a mission trip with Lifesong for Orphans in 2016 and I spent time serving at the same mission in 2017 and 2018. Since the beginning of our relationship, we have felt that God may have more plans for us to serve in Zambia, and in 2019 we were asked to pray about serving in Zambia for a year. We were excited at the prospect, but felt it was very important that we first plan a shorter trip for us to go as a couple and see how God may lead from there. We planned a trip for 2020, but as you know the world shut down. We had higher hopes for 2021, but Covid still didn’t allow for us to travel. Finally, God has opened up the way for us to return for 3 weeks from April - May. While there, Thomas will be assisting in building projects while I focus my efforts on updates for the sponsorship program, creating content for the mission’s social media and website, and I will be collaborating with a local social worker at the girl’s boarding home. After years of praying and waiting, we are so thankful God has opened the door for us to move forward.
What do mini session gift cards have to do with anything?
Great question! Although we’ve been saving for this trip, our time away will still be quite expensive simply because it’s a far trip and Covid has increased travel fees. Because of that, we felt like fundraising would really help make this trip possible, but we also didn’t want to ask for money without giving something back to you in return for your generosity. These gift cards are my way of raising money while also offering something back to you as a way of saying THANK YOU for supporting us as we follow God’s leading.
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Instead of selecting one day for mini sessions as many photographers often do, I decided to offer gift cards that can be used on a day that is convenient for YOU - just another small way I’m saying “thank you”. These gift cards can be purchased for yourself or for a loved one, and it must be used by December 31, 2022. Other than that, you have a lot of freedom in selecting a location within the Waterloo Region (Waterloo, Kitchener, or Cambridge), and putting it towards something that is important to you, whether that be a couple session, updating family pictures, or gifting it to someone else. There is also the option for you to directly donate the cost of the gift card to the mission and receive a tax receipt. Just let me know in your message below if this is something you are interested in!