Going On a Mission Trip

So most of you know by now that I'm embarking on a new adventure...I'm going to China! China?!? That's SO far away! I'm going to "visit orphans", sweet little children, most of whom have special needs, children that need to be loved on with caregivers who need wisdom on how to best care for them, how to encourage their development, and hopefully provide some insight about their communication abilities that can be shared with potential adoptive families. I am starting this blog to keep those of you who are supporting me up-to-date on the happenings before, during, and after the trip. I have unfortunately not been blessed with the gift of entertaining, so my blog posts will likely just provide factual information about what's happening along this journey. My hope is that this blog will also serve the purpose of inspiring others to go out and do the same...to "visit orphans", as God calls us to do. "True and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world." James 1:27 I cannot do this alone! If I don't raise the money, I simply cannot go. I'll save those details for another blog post. But I know that when God calls us to do something, he enables us to complete it. So I know that with your support, I will be able to complete this journey, not just financial support, but prayers, prayers, and LOTS of prayers! My goal is to post 1-2 time per week with updates, prayer requests, or maybe just food for thought, so please stay tuned. Share this with others you know who have a heart for orphans or for children with special needs or anyone who would simply be interested in seeing how the Lord is working in an ordinary person's life. If you are interested in donating, you can do so online at https://www.awaa.org/give/general_donation.aspx. In the “Designated Funds” drop down box, select ACT Missions. And enter my name, Tara Roof, where it says “Participants Name” in order to ensure your donation is credited to my trip. Thank you for supporting me and for following my new blog!