Posted in General Posts by Joan Moore on 5/14/2012
So its getting closer and closer to launch date, and I'm starting to get super excited. I'm also a little nervous, because 9 months worth of planning and you want to make sure that everything goes right. However, things have not been the easiest so far. I recently broke and dislocated my pinky finger and had to have surgery to realign it. It had seemed like I was looking at splints and casts all the way up until right before I leave. Thankfully everything is starting to heal, my pins are getting removed on May 30th and I don't have to go into a cast. I will have to do a little bit of physical therapy, but that is to be expected. The only glitch is that I have to wear my splint to training camp. Better that then while on the trip, so I am thankful for that. Although I will have to admit that training camp with a couple of bum fingers should be pretty interesting.
Anyways as the countdown starts to launch date (July 1st) I'm trying to figure out all the stuff I need and start to get it. I have all of my major necessities like my tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, shoes, mess kit. The only thing I am missing is something like a netbook or tablet to take with me so I can keep up with my blog and keep in touch with everyone. If anyone has one that they aren't using and would like to donate to my mission trip I would greatly appreciate it! If you can't do that then you can just make a sonation to my trip by clicking on the "support me" button. I am currently at $4,005, plus a promised donation of $1,000 from my church, which is great. However, I still need to raise $10,500 more for my trip. I must have $6,500 in the middle of June, $11,000 by October, and all $15,500 of it in my account by January 1st, 2013. So please consider supporting me so that I can go out and serve Christ through this incredible experience!
I would also really appreciate it if you kept me in your prayers in my preparation leading up to it and while I am out in the field! Plus just think of it as helping to get rid of me for a year lol!
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Posted in General Posts by Joan Moore on 4/16/2012
Alright my dear sweet Brandi Lynn Wilcox did all of the leg work for this and had posted it on her blog but I thought it was so incredible that I would use it to share with all of you. So Thank you Brandi!!
Where does the money go?
1. How are you going to live off of this for 11 whole months?
As a World Racer, the $15,500 is broken down by these categories...
Training Camp--$320
Field Support--$620
WR Development Program--$1,860
Administration Fees--$2,635
World Racer--$10,075
As you can see, 65% of the funds that I will be raising go towards my expenses for the 11 months.
My budget is broken down into these categories...
Intercontinental Travel--$4,235.00
Food--$1,256.25
Lodging--$1,758.75
Transportation--$1,005.00
Long Distance Travel & Misc. Supplies--$1,115.55
In addition to the expense of $15,500, I will need to purchase/have donated the following items:
International Medical Insurance (up to $500)
Backpack (aka my closet for 11 months :)
Netbook (with built-in webcam)
Sleeping bag (20 - 35 degree)
Sleeping pad
2 person tent (light & small)
(DISCLAIMER: I am going to attempt to purchase most of these items myself, but if you would like to help me along the way just comment or message me.I do already have my backpack, medical insurance, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and I am about to purchase my tent)
DEADLINES: As with most fundraising, there are deadlines that are set up by AIM that I am required to meet. Here they are...
$3,500 - Due 5/5/2012 (2 weeks before Training Camp)
$6,500 - Due 6/17/2012 (2 weeks prior to your trip)
$11,000 - Due 10/1/2012 (End of 3 months on the field)
$15,500 - Total Due 1/1/2013 (End of 6 months on the field)
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Posted in General Posts by Joan Moore on 2/26/2012
1) My name is Joan Elisabeth Moore
2) I have 4 brothers, 1 sister-in-law, and 1 neice
3) My parents are my biggest supporters
4) When I was younger I wanted to be a fashion designer
5) I am 5'6
6) I have blonde hair and blue eyes
7) I slightly feel like I'm writing a personal ad
8) I was home schooled through almost all of elementary school
9) I attended a Christian school in amish country (Kidron, OH) from 7th-9th grade
10) I transfered to Tuslaw High School in 10th grade, and that's where I graduated from
11) I attended Kent State University for 3 years as a pre-nursing major
12) Never actually got accepted into nursing school
13) I grew up with a golf coarse in my back yard
14) My brothers and I used to take our water balloon launcher and launch them at golfers
15) We also used to collect the golf balls the golfers lost and then tried to sell them back to them
16) Once we tried to turn my gymnastics mat in our basement into a slip-n-slide by hosing it down (it didn't work)
17) Soccer is my favorite sport
18) Followed by football
19) I played soccer most of my life
20) There are approximately 70 people on my mom's side of the family
21) Family get togethers are really crazy and fun
22) I have asthma
23) I'm severely allergic to latex and shellfish
24) I suffer from severe migraines
25) When I was in the 10th grade I had one migrain that lasted for 5 months
26) During that time was when God called me to devote my life to missions
27) I attended modeling school when I was 15
28) I have broken both ankles twice
29) I have broken almost every bone in my left leg
30) This past summer was the worst time I ever broke my leg, I had to have 2 surgeries, and it took 12 weeks to heal
31) I am extremely self-confident. I know who I am, I love myself, & I will never apologize for that!!
32) God used that injury to get my attention and let me know that I wasn't listening or following His plan for me
33) During this time God really directed me towards AIM, specifically The World Race
34) I have never been more stoked and nervous in my life than I am to go on The World Race
35) In 2006 my youth group went to Mexico for 2 weeks with AIM
36) That mission trip was the happiest I have ever been in my life
37) I am determined to return to Mexico one day
38) I love ethnic food, Thai, Chinese, Mexican, ect.
39) I could honestly eat mexican food everyday for the rest of my life and be completely happy
40) In the 9th grade I was the sports trainer for my high school soccer team
41) I would rather wear a dress or skirt over pants any day
42) When I was little I always wanted a sister
43) I am so glad I never had a sister, because I love being an only girl, I never had to share anything
44) I love to sing and I'm actually quite good at it
45) I have crippling stage fright
46) I struggle with my shyness, but you would never know it
47) My favorite book is The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne (I highly recommend that everyone reads it)
48) My biggest role model (other than Jesus) is Ghandi
49) I absolutely love music, everything about it fascinates me
50) I'm not a strong writer, unless it requires research
51) I have a hard time sharing my feelings
52) I consider myself kind of a tomboy
53) I don't like romantic movies
54) I have never seen Titanic or The Notebook
55) I love art, photography is my favorite
56) I love to cook
57) I have always wanted to run a homeless shelter
58) I find everything about microorganisms incredibly fascinating
59) I love British Literature, poems, plays, ect
60) When I was 13 I spent the entire summer reading The Complete Works of Shakespeare for fun
61) My favorite Shakespeare play is Macbeth
62) My least favorite Shakespeare play is Romeo & Juliet
63) Basically I love to learn
64) I am a Christian & a Democrat
65) I want to put my hair in dreads while on the world race
66) I have a one-eyed chihuahua
67) Her name is Tinkerbell (not my choice) and she is 6lbs.
68) I used to have a 140lbs. Golden Retreiver named Zeke (coolest dog ever)
69) I don't really like cats and cats don't really like me either
70) I have a Beauty & The Beast comforter that I have had since I was 3 years old
71) I cannot bring myself to grow up enough to get rid of my blanket
72) I love to be barefoot
73) I love warm weather
74) I also love to ski, my family used to go every year
75) I love sharks, I think they are the most complex & intelligent animals
76) I don't like dolphins, well more like I don't trust them
77) When I was 16 I begged my mom for like 6 months to let me go to South Africa and become a surrogate mother to orphaned baboon babies
78) I think it would be so awesome if I could have monkey feet
79) I have never had campbell's chicken noodle soup
80) I never had bought bread until I was 12 years old
81) I love amish peanut butter (if you don't know what it is or have never had it your life isn't complete)
82) I am a terrible procrastinator
83) I have ADHD (I believe it adds to my charm)
84) I have a photographic memory
85) I don't like reality tv shows
86) I work as a sales associate at a maternity store & I'm also a receptionist at my dad's law office
87) I have always wanted to skydive and jump off a cliff into the water
88) If I have a choice I will never step foot on a ladder
89) I love roller coasters
90) I live 20 minutes away from the football hall of fame & about an hour away from the rock & roll hall of fame, but I have never been to either
91) I love being in my car and driving, whether by myself or with others on a road trip
92) I'm constantly worrying I won't raise the funds for this trip, the patience has been a true test of my faith
93) I am a total goofball
94) I love to dance, I do it all the time for no particular reason
95) I love mushroom, not necessarily to eat but just in general
96) I spend my life trying to show others love the way I have been shown love, unconditionally
97) I love diet coke, by far my biggest vice
98) I love 80's teen movies, The Breakfast Club is my favorite
99) I separate my skittles by color, & then eat them from most to least
100) This list was a lot harder than I expected, & while writing out this list I realized how truly weird I am....I'm ok with it!!
**So those are 100 random facts about me. I hope you enjoyed it!!
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Posted in General Posts by Joan Moore on 1/23/2012
I have decided to take a week to jump start my preparations. I have taken out most of my distractions and I'm using that time to solely focus on God, and his plan. Trying to find peace about the whole financial situation with this trip. Yesterday I read Romans, and it was extremely uplifting and powerful. I'm going to continue to read on through Phillipians, Ephesians, Colossians, Galations, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John. I would encourge anyone who is feeling overwhelmed and stressed about their life to read along. Or even if your not feel free to join me because it is a great read. I'm also going through this bible study guide I had from a couple years ago called "Exchanging Life with the Word of LIfe." I'm really excited as to what God is going to reveal to me over the next week, and in the next several months to follow. It should be interesting to see how this preparation will bring me so much closer to him, and prepare me for my trip.
"I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me." ROMANS 15:30
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Posted in General Posts by Joan Moore on 1/20/2012
So over the past couple months I have been saving my own money and brainstorming for fundraising ideas, but I don't have much to show for it. Now I have 4 months until training camp and 6 months until I leave for my trip and I am freaking out! I'm worried I won't be able to raise the money to go. If I do I'm worried I won't raise the money to stay on the trip, and I don't want to be sent home. I know I'm supposed to trust God that he will provide, but I'm struggling with that. Not that I'm doubting God's power as a provider, its just that I feel like I procrastinated too long. I didn't get everything taken care of early enough and now I'm worried that its going to come back and bite me in the butt. I don't wanna miss out on this amazing opportunity because I was too much of a procrastinator. I realize that this isn't the most uplifting blog, but I wanted to be honest about my thoughts and feelings during this whole journey. Anyways, that is what I am currently dealing with. I'm praying for piece of mind and a clear idea on fundraising, but I could really use your prayers as well. Please partner with me in this incredible journey!!
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Posted in General Posts by Joan Moore on 1/16/2012
My name is Joan Moore. I am 22 years old and I was born and raised in Massillon, Ohio. Now that all the basic information is out of the way I can go a little further in depth. I grew up in a Christian home with loving parents and four crazy brothers. So I have always had an idea of who Christ is through church, and sunday school, and all that good stuff.
I struggle with several health problems like asthma and migraines. When I was younger I was convinced that these health problems were going to hinder my plans for my life, but I later found out they would be the very thing that sparked them. One day in October of 2005 I woke up with a migraine, and I ended up battling this migrain for 5 months. Well one day while I was at home I started watching a television program about sleeping sickness in Africa and it sparked my interest. That is the exact moment that I realized God was calling me to become a missionary nurse.
Fast forward 6 years later in the spring of 2011, I am getting ready to apply for the nursing program. I sent in my application and eagarly awaited my reply saying that I had been accepted. A few weeks later I finally recieved my e-mail about nursing school and when I clicked open it had said that they were sorry to inform me that I was not accepted. I was crushed, after 6 years of hard work was thrown out the window in one e-mail. Since I was determined to be a nurse I decided I was going to change campuses and try again in the fall. I had planned everthing out, which was the problem.
On June 27th, 2011 I was walking down my steps, I missed one of the steps and fell. I was at the bottom of the steps and I realized that I had severely broken my ankle. I was taken to the hospital and given x-rays, I had broken my leg in 2 places and needed surgery immediately, where they put 3 screws into my left ankle. This injury required 12 weeks of recovery and 2 surgeries. So needless to say my plans for school in the fall went right out the window. During these 12 weeks I was stuck at home sitting on my butt I started to seriously struggle with depression and incertainty. I didn't know what I was going to do about school, work, anything. I also realized that I don't really want to be a nurse; I only wanted to be a nurse because I thought it would make me a better asset on the mission field. Then one day my mom asked me "If I could do anything in the world right now what would it be?" My answer was I would be out in the mission field. So that's the moment I decided to drop everything and head out into the mission field. Through extensive prayer and consideration I have found myself being called by God to partake in the World Race.
So that is a little bit about my journey and how I came to participate in the World Race. This is just my first post and I will posting more about my walk with Christ and my preparation for this Amazing and Intense journey ahead!!!
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