So, my mother is here in the States, visiting with me. Here's evidence:

Mom's and my shoes by the door...

Her clothes in my closet 

And her winter coats!

She arrived on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. The first night, we pretty much slept...But the next few nights after that, we talked all night. It was very good for catching up (we're still catching up!) but very bad for my work week the next week. If only I could have taken the whole of December off.

Anyhow, we celebrated Mom's 60th birthday on the next Monday. I can't believe my Mom is 60! Of course we had to dine at Seva - free entrée for the birthday girl 

So I was hoping it wouldn't snow before she arrived so she could see the transformation from the end of autumn to the beginning of winter. And...It didn't snow until after her birthday - thanks to God.

We woke up one morning, to some really wet snow that didn't really stick. But here she is, experiencing her first ever snowfall:

Now, at some point, I'll rotate those pictures and make this a more pleasant viewing experience for all. But just wanted to update my Xanga, so I can keep my word to Judy. And, so I can direct the fam to this blog for a more personal online update on Mom's visit to the States. More to come!

Two days ago we were notified that our offer did NOT go through. (Evidently, others outbid us). In spite of the apparent disappointment caused by losing this facility, we believe God has answered our prayers:

"Our Heavenly Father has a thousand ways to provide for us of which we know nothing. Those who accept the one principle of making the service of God supreme, will find perplexities vanish and a plain path before their feet." (Ellen G. White, Ministry of Healing, p. 481)

This means we must continue to pray for the Lord (1) to lead us to another facility of His choice and once it is found (2) to provide ALL the resources we need to procure that facility. Meanwhile, as we pray for God's leading, we are considering all options – including purchasing a plot of land and to build a facility customized to meet our specific needs.

To date, we have received commitments and pledges of up to about $300,000 towards the CAMPUS House. With God's help and your efforts, we believe we can raise at least $1m within 30 days towards the much-needed facilities.

Send your tax-deductible contribution in two ways:

1. Donate online at: www.umich.edu/~asforc/CAMPUSstory.html.

2. Make your checks to:  CAMPUS Project, P. O. Box 19009, Lansing, MI 48933

Kindly pass on this information to all friends and loved ones to ask them to act. The attached report provides helpful information on what CAMPUS is doing and why it needs support.

For further information, contact CAMPUS at info@campushope.com / (734) 332-7955 or contact Dr. Pipim at skpipim@gmail.com / (734) 646-7775. Thank you for your prayers and generous tax-deductible financial support.

"The shortness of time demands an energy that has not been aroused among those who claim to believe in present truth" (MM 321). 

Samuel Koranteng-Pipim, PhD

Director, CAMPUS