Chicago!!

While I’m not a big journaler, I figured since this trip to Chicago encompasses a lot of firsts for me, I should write them down. I know that I can be a bit scatterbrained so if you’re reading and it seems like I’m jumping from here to there back to here, it’s because that’s just the way I process things. Having said that, you can find my journal under the “Journal” heading from any page on this blog… Enjoy!

Where Have You Been, Stuart?

You may (or may not) have noticed that I’ve been much less active on Twitter and Facebook this past week. And I definitely didn’t write a blog. Why’s that you ask? For one, I’ve been on a bit of a vacation — a much overdue vacation at that. Two, I’ve got so much on my mind that I really don’t know how to consolidate it down into one post. But I’ll work on it. read more

I Am Ready For Love… Or Am I?

I woke up this morning singing — or rather, groaning — the melody of one of my favorite India Arie songs. It’s perhaps one of my favorite songs of all time, India or not because it seems to voice those wants and desires that I can’t always articulate myself. And it does so in a beautiful way.

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The Reason Men Love Women Who Cook

Tax-Deductible Online Giving Instructions—Haiti July 2010

I’m so excited that you’ve decided to support me on this upcoming trip to Haiti! Below are step by step instructions on how to give via Victory World Church‘s website, where all gifts will be tax-deductible.

1.) Go to Victory World Church‘s website, and click on the “Online Giving” button on the right hand side. This page should appear:

2.) If you do not have an account, you’ll need to create one. Do so by clicking on the “Create Account” button and filling in your information. (You do not need phone numbers, but you do need to complete address so they can mail you a receipt.) The screen should look like this:

3.) Once you’ve complete that form, you’ll be logged into the system. Go back to the “Online Giving” portion of the website which should look like this, now that you’ve logged in:

4.) From the drop down menu, select “Missions”

5.) You will be asked for the dollar amount and any comments. IMPORTANT: Make sure you put “Stuart McDonald — Haiti July 2010″ in the comments box or the funds will no go towards my trip!

6.) Select your method of payment. (No credit cards are allowed; only debit. If you’d like to give via credit card, you can donate via PayPal on this page.)

7.) Fill out your information, just as you would on any other site. IMPORTANT: Make sure you put “Stuart McDonald — Haiti July 2010″ in the comments box or the funds will no go towards my trip!

8.) Click “Submit Payment” and you’re good to go! Thank you SO MUCH for your donation! I cannot wait to get on the ground and assist the people of Haiti in July.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to let me know or to contact Victory World Church directly if the issue concerned their online giving interface. Thank you again for your support!