Just what makes that little ole ant think he can move a rubber tree plant?

I'm feeling very inspired today. I think most of you received my emails, but in case you didn't, here's the rundown. (And by the way, if you'd like to get emails from me, but don't, shoot me an email at josierandles@gmail.com.) Last night before I went to bed, I sent out an email asking for donations for a new refrigerator for the new kitchen here at the school in Kewsua. I said that Stacia and I intended to fast until we received the funds to be able to buy the fridge ($850).

This morning when Stacia and I checked the paypal account she set up for this fund, we had already raised $726.00, along with a $100 pledge that I received in an email. As we were typing out "thank yous" and feeling a bit stunned, another $55.00 in donations came in. We met our goal. Before I even got a chance to blog about any of this. Before lunch. Which, incidentally, we haven't eaten yet... I think we might just hold out 'til dinner, you know as an excercise.

I'm finding it hard to put into words how thrilled I am about this turn of events. Today I'm feeling very blessed to have so many incredible people in my life. Thank you for your help! I'm going to sign off with the same quote from Gandhi that ended my emails... it's ringing very true for me today. I'll write more soon.

A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history. - Gandhi

3/5: Updated to add: Here are some before and after pictures of the school kitchen that Stacia has taken. Also, we're heading down to Chiang Mai on Saturday to purchase the new fridge!