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Orphans In Nepal In Need April 23, 2010 No Comments

It was 4:30 in the morning when my travel alarm went off, waking me up from the two hours of sleep that I managed to get in.  I’m not sure exactly why I had slept so lightly that night.  It could have been a number of things, like the strange noises of the Muslims or [...]

Wall For Nepal February 10, 2010 No Comments

Support for Gateway to Nepal is gaining momentum at Ridgeview Middle School in Oromocto, NB Canada.  In my previous blog I wrote about the 3 different language classes pulling together to provide school supplies and even donations for the ex-slaves in Nepal.  Well, they’ve done it again, but this time, word is spreading through their [...]

Off to Nepal January 27, 2010 1 Comment

Well folks.  This is it.  I’m on my way today.  I sincerely thank you for all your amazing support through your thoughts and prayers and for everyone who has donated to this project.  Please continue to pray for this trip and the people of Nepal.  When I get back I’ll be sure to keep this [...]

Middle School Students in Oromocto, New Brunswick Support Gateway to Nepal January 15, 2010 No Comments

Out of all the support Gateway to Nepal has received for this trip, what has touched and blessed me the most is the support that the students from Ridgeview Middle School in Oromocto, New Brunswick Canada have provided.  Three different language classes at the school pooled together their resources (school supplies and even money in [...]

Update: Jan 13th 2010 January 13, 2010 No Comments

Hi Everyone,
It’s been a couple weeks from my last update so I apologize.  Much has transpired and I would say it’s all good news.
First, I received my passport back from Visa Express complete with my Indian Visa.  I’ve never had to get a visa before so I was expecting this to take a long time.  [...]

Update January 2, 2010 No Comments

Dear Friends,
Happy New Year!  I wanted to provide you with a quick update on news from Nepal, preparations for the trip and items that need your prayer.
First, i’ve recently learned that the water buffalo prices have changed significantly from the $250 dollars they were a year and a half ago, to currently $400-600 dollars (about [...]

Next Trip to Nepal December 28, 2009 No Comments

Hi Everyone,
Thanks for taking the time to come to this site. I’m excited about this upcoming trip to Nepal.  For those of you who are just learning about this trip and want to know more about what is currently going on in Nepal, where help is needed and why I am getting involved the best [...]

overwhelmed May 22, 2009 No Comments

With less than 72 hours remaining before we head to Nepal, Jasmine and I are overwhelmed with the level of support that has landed our way since beginning our Gateway to Nepal effort.
Because of you, we’re heading over with inner peace, two laptops, school supplies, and over $2,500 in donations. That’s a lot of [...]

final week! May 17, 2009 No Comments

I can’t believe it’s here.  In just over one week (next Monday night), we’ll be stepping on Continental Flight 85 (non-stop!) from Newark, New Jersey to Delhi, the first leg on our journey to meet the people of Tikapur and Nepalganj over a two-week period.
Google shows you where we’ll be (try calculating driving directions for [...]

Moo Challenge! No Comments

Those of you who attended our Benefit Event last weekend (thanks a million, by the way!) may have heard us speaking about the “Moo Challenge.”
It’s a simple as this.  We’re going to use the next week to secure as many “moos” (water buffaloes) for the people of Nepal as we can. For each $250 donation [...]