Yesterday we began the strategic task of packing for Africa. With weight and dimension restrictions as well as a small plane from Johannesburg to Manzini, “strategic” is a nice way of saying, “Oh, my gosh, how are we going to do this?” We had hoped for 75 pairs of shoes, not sure if we would get that many. To our joyful surprise, our friends and family spread the word about the "Share a Pair" Shoe Project to their friends and families and the generosity has been more than we ever expected. Current count as of last night is 111 pairs of women’s shoes and more are being donated each day. I have a feeling we will be packing shoes up until the day we leave! Of course, we’re not sure how we’re going to get our own stuff there, like clothes to wear and Syndy’s camera gear. Ah, another strategic packing challenge for another day. We look forward to sharing photos and stories on this blog as the "Share a Pair" Shoe Project continues, from final packing and count to distribution to the women cooks in need. Stay tuned…
As always...Live in Love, share a pair, and give someone in need the opportunity to walk a mile in your shoes.
As always...Live in Love, share a pair, and give someone in need the opportunity to walk a mile in your shoes.
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