NYC and My Parents

As I write this, I am preparing for my trip to NYC and Jersey City this weekend. I have training with other new staff members in the region on how to best build fund development relationships. I am excited to spend the time connecting with other staff members and also to learn more about how to raise the funds needed for the ministry. After I finish the training, I will be staying at a fellow staff member's apartment for the rest of the weekend. During that time, I will be connecting with alumni of Fredonia, enjoying some of what NYC has to offer, and trying to not get lost on the public transportation before enjoying a train ride back to Buffalo. Next Friday, I leave for two weeks visiting my parents in the Alfred area which will be filled with meetings with possible donors, churches, and other people I have not seen for a while. It will be wonderful to spend all of Holy Week and the week after at my parents and to finish up some of the lose ends I need to do as I fully prepare to move to Fredonia. When I return, I will be bringing back a 'new' stove for my apartment which will nicely go with the other small upgrades I am making to my college apartment. It will be a much nicer place when I finish and a place I will be proud to call my home. Until then, I have more phone calls and meetings with possible donors and would appreciate prayers for God's blessing as I trust in Him completely with my life, including finances. He's provided so far and will continue to provide. Thanks for your prayers.