Thank You from Rebeka

On what would have been the weekend of Rebeka's orientation in Katmandu I am reminded that I never posted the thank you note that she sent.  My delay, not hers.
 
Hello again, 

Thank you so much to everyone who has shown their support to me during this time. While canceling my trip to Nepal was an extremely difficult choice to make, your support and affirmation has played a huge part in helping me come to peace with the decision. I am also extremely grateful for all the donations you have made to me, which in turn I have been able to send to Save the Children and their relief efforts in Nepal. 

The response was truly overwhelming. Prior to the earthquake, I had my doubts about being able to raise enough money to afford the trip. I know now that I had no reason to have those doubts. I was able to donate $1,860.00 to Save the Children with your help, and I have also heard from people who have been responding to the disaster through different avenues, as well. 

I am at peace with the way this situation has worked out, I feel I was able to make a substantial contribution towards helping the children affected by the disaster, and I am certain now that I made the right decision. 

Thank you again so much for all your assistance and support throughout this process. 

 Rebeka

Proud Parents

A lot has happened in the short week since we last communicated with you. The earthquake in Nepal hit us - through Rebeka - very personally. There have been many prayers, many phone calls and many tears and at last much peace.

Click  here  to read what she wrote about her decision.


As parents we are just so proud of her and how mature she has been during the entire decision making process.

Nepal Update from Rebeka

After a lot of thought and prayer, I have realized that now is no longer the right time for me to go to Nepal. I believe that the current need is greater than what I can provide, and that the priority now should be with emergency response volunteers.

I also know that there is a huge lack of resources in Nepal and I want what is available to go toward the emergency response volunteers and the people in most need. As much as it broke my heart, I came to the conclusion that my presence is not what is needed most in Nepal under these current circumstances.

Instead, I will be donating the money I had saved personally for the trip towards the rescue and relief efforts for the Nepalese children. This was an extremely difficult decision to make, but I feel this is the course of action that will be of most benefit to Nepal and the affected people at the moment.

I am hoping that friends and family who were planning to support me on my trip, will now consider making a donation toward the relief efforts in Nepal. I have been donating to Save the Children  who has been working in Nepal for decades and is currently providing shelter and resources to the children affected by the earthquake.

As heartbroken as I am about my own trip not working out, I am blessed to be safe, and so thankful that I am able to help in other ways. I hope that in the future God will lead me to Nepal, once the time is right and I will be able to be of real use to the people. In the meantime, I am doing what I can from here, and keeping the victims and families in my thoughts and prayers.

Thank you all for your continuing support!
-Rebeka