Wednesday, April 30, 2008

The Jist of It

Hello all!
Since I have received many questions about what's going on in my life, I will attempt to answer them all here:

Plans: I will be going to Hyderabad, India this August and staying there for one year. I know an American family over there that started an orphanage several years ago. I will be living with the kids and helping in any way I can. One specific reason I will be there is to teach the children English- as it is pretty much the only gateway to get those children out of the low cast that they are in.

Financially: It costs $250 for monthly room and board, that is $3,000 for the whole year. I also need about $800 to fly out of India after 6 months to be legal with visa stuff (I will probably take a quick trip to Malaysia). Lastly, is my ticket cost. I am working on that now and should be buying it soon (cost isn't certain yet, maybe around $1500).
Total is about $5,300.
If you would like to help, that would be greatly appreciated!
Email me at girlybates(at)gmail(dot)com

Prayer: Please pray, I know I will certainly need it! No one can ever have too many people praying for them.

Let me know if you have any questions.
God bless!

4 comments:

Dora Lynnette Davis said...

I'm so happy for you Heather!!! I know it has been in your heart to go to India for a long time. I pray God will bless you greatly for your faithfulness. Lynnette (PS it was great fun going to Uganda with you)

Heidi Joy said...

you are going to india! whoo-hoo! i am very excited for you to really go. i love you and will be praying for you.

Anonymous said...

You can count on me.

Dadn

Anonymous said...

I'm so proud of you Girly! You are such a wonderful sister. I will miss you so much.

Joe (Ryan)