They call us mellow yellow…
This morning, we went to a travel clinic in Pasadena to get our Yellow Fever shots and prescriptions for malaria pills. We got 4 of our other teammates together in order to get a group discount (sounds kinda funny on a shot, right? But you know how I am about discounts!)
We walked in, filled out our paperwork while the rest of the group showed up and went in for our consultations while they mixed the vaccine (we all pictured them in the back with martini shakers and made one-too-many “Cocktail” references).
From the consultation we learned that there about 40 other shots we could have gotten and that we really, really should stay away from stray dogs. Ok, so I know I am a canine magnet (what with all that Dog Whisperer I’ve seen), but I learned the “don’t talk to stray doggies” lesson when I was about 4… remember that ER trip, Dad? 
) True, I may have (recently) yelled at Alec to pull the car over so we could “save” a stray dog, then had it’s owner come around the corner looking at me like I’m crazy (oops, my bad! Just thought your dog was loose!!), but I know enough to let the African variety be.
All in all, the process was fast and painless. We each got a tiny little prick in the arm, a fancy yellow card to prove it and were on our way. Uganda, here we come!
More Sebastian
Catch the latest Sebastian video from my brother, including all kinds of leg flailing and baby talk.
Uganda Meeting Number 1
We had a great first meeting yesterday about our trip to Uganda in December. Our first of four prep meetings was with the 47 people going on the trip. We all shared our reasons for going — for the both of us, we’re excited to share in the practical work God is doing to help those in need in Africa. For a country where 50% of the population is under 15, they need leaders, and the Watoto ministry is doing. We’re excited to work with kids of all ages getting food, education, and healthcare through Watoto!
Thanks again for all your support. We couldn’t go on this trip without the financial support of our friends and family!
Sebastian Photos
My mom went up to Seattle and took some more photos of young Sebastian (our nephew)!
(Not) Katie and Alec
A little Google search found another Alec and Katie: a pair of college students running for office for the national College Democrats organization.
Read more about: Katie Naranjo and Alec Schierenbeck
Heading to Uganda
We’re headed to Uganda in December to provide food, clothes, shoes, and Christmas gifts to over 2,500 orphans and widows affected by AIDS. We’ll be giving Christmas to a group of children that have never experienced it. For many of them, it will be the biggest gift they’ll ever get.
Everybody’s heard of the “AIDS Crisis in Africa,” but it’s always been this far-off and faceless problem. It wasn’t until we heard about the staggering numbers in Uganda that we knew we had to get involved.
- Over 2 million orphans in Uganda alone, mostly due to losing their parents to AIDS or years of civil unrest.
- Many young children live without regular shelter, food, or water.
- Many children sleep on the sidewalks of the dirtiest cities you’ve ever seen.
- Many children (male and female) turn to prostitution to eke out a meager living.
Will you make a donation to support us today?
It would mean a great deal to us personally. This will be a life-changing experience for us, and will continue our interest and desire to help people around the world. We’ve been asked to fundraise for 140 children.
You can make a $50 donation to support one (or more) of our 140 children by doing any of the following…
- Mail a Check
Make checks out to: Oasis Christian Center
Mail to:
Alec & Katie McNayr
PO Box 3193
Santa Monica, CA 90408
(you should email us to let us know that it’s on its way) - Pay Online with Credit Card: http://snipurl.com/mcnayrs-uganda
(credit card processed via PayPal service) - Pay Online Directly with PayPal: http://www.paypal.com
Send donations to: alec@mcnayr.com (a verified account)
Thanks for your support and friendship. We’ll be posting more information soon!
New look!
We are playing around with a new look for our site… hope you like it!
disHarmony Shoot Photos
Alec did a series of eHarmony commercial spoofs for church. See the still photos at Flickr:
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