The countdown is on for our mission trip to Peru with Samaritan's Feet.  I am thrilled to be heading out of 106 degree weather to wintertime in Peru!  Needless to say, I cannot wait to travel with my family.  Spending 24/7 with my entire family.  No computers, no phones, no texting, or checking emails (my worst habit).  I will be posting photos of our journey along the way and will encourage everyone to write updates on our adventure.  

Thank you for your prayers along this journey.  I know that this will be an incredible experience for each of us!  Stay tuned for photos!

Thank You for your SUPPORT!

Thank you for your support!  We have reached our goal for the Mission Trip with Samaritan's Feet and hopefully everyone has received their 'Angel Print' OR a print of 'Shoes of Hope'.

We leave July 9th and will be gone for a week with Samaritan's Feet traveling each day to villages outside of Lima.  We will be washing the feet of many precious children as well as ministering to them,  teaching them about the LOVE of Jesus and then fitting them with brand new shoes!  I am so excited to expose my children to this incredible kind of servanthood!  We are going to be traveling with some pretty amazing people . . . stay tuned for all the updates via the blog.  

Our family will be continuing the journey of trekking through Peru after our mission trip is completed - We head out of Lima on the 16th to explore the jungle . . . Cuzco (The Sacred Valley) and finally Machu Picchu.   Photos will follow!  

Please keep our family (as well as the families traveling with Samaritan's Feet) in your prayers for safe travels!  We BELIEVE that the Lord our Provider and Shepherd will provide for us and guide us each step of the way on this journey!  

“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”

Isaiah 6:8 

SOLD

"Walk In Faith"

5x7 

Oil on Canvas

$400 (unframed)

$475 (framed)

I am loving layering on color and texture creating these little angel TREASURES...100% of the sales proceeds will benefit Samaritan's Feet.  If you would like to purchase this little angel - please let me know!  I am only doing a limited number of these little paintings!  Have a wonderful day!

"For He will command His Angels concerning you and will guard you in all your ways"Psalm 91:11

"My Hearts Desire"

SOLD

5x7

"My Hearts Desire"

Oil on Canvas

$400 (unframed)

$475 (framed)

A new Angel!  I have decided to paint a few original small angels and have 100% of the proceeds go to Samaritan's Feet - If you are looking for a gift, or just a small original painting - please let me know!  We are trying to raise awareness as well as funds for our mission trip this summer with Samaritan's Feet.  I know that it will be a life changing experience for each one of us!  Thank you for your support!!  I look forward to keeping everyone updated on details of the trip!  Stay tuned...


If you would like to purchase this Angel, please contact me at aneilson@carolina.rr.com

Shoes Of Hope

I am getting ready to make little prints on canvas (6x6) of "Shoes Of Hope" We would love to share a giclee print with anyone who would love to come along side and support The Traveling Six in our mission trip this summer with Samaritan's Feet!  


If you feel led to help support Samaritan's Feet you can click on the link below - all donations are tax deductible!  I will mail prints within two weeks!


Thank you for your prayers and support!


http://samaritansfeet.myetap.org/fundraiser/fundraisingpage/team.do?participationRef=3214.0.34686028

Heading to Peru!

Dear Family, Friends and Art lovers!

This summer our family of six will be traveling to Peru July 9th for a mission trip with Samaritan's Feet - based and located here in Charlotte, NC.  A LOT of THOUGHT and PRAYER has gone into this decision and we have finally made the commitment to join this amazing group (there will be about 4 families going - including the founder and his family).  Here a little glimpse of Samaritan's Feet:

Samaritan’s Feet and its team of global ambassadors have touched the lives of men, women, and children across the United States and around the world in an effort help the nearly 300 million people who go without shoes each day, and the more than a million who die (Dying without Shoes) each year as a result. Through this simple act humility and servant-leadership, our team members and volunteers are the expressing love, compassion, and a message that brings hope.

At first when we crunched the numbers - taking all six of us to Peru - we just did not think that we could make it work out financially.  Clark spoke with the founder, Manny Ohonme  who encourages anyone going on a mission trip to build a fundraising team for support and raise awareness for the cause - ALL DONATIONS ARE MADE TO SAMARITAN'S FEET AND ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.   I hate asking people for money - so we are coming up with 'CREATIVE' ways to say Thank You for your support.  

As a personal way to 'thank you' I have a limited number of Angel Prints: "Angels In Our Midst" OR "The Earth Is Full Of His Glory" (size 11x14) OR prints of "Shoes Of Hope" (size 6x6) that will be mailed to donors donating $100 and up - you will just have to specify which PRINT you would like when you make your donation which is very easy to do (For donations over $500 I will send all three!)

To donate:  click on this link and follow the steps!

http://samaritansfeet.myetap.org/fundraiser/fundraisingpage/team.do?participationRef=3214.0.34686028

We also ask that you would keep each of us lifted up in prayer!  ESPECIALLY our four children ages 17, 16, 14, and 11.  I believe this will be a life changing experience for them.

Blessings to all!!

The Neilson's

The Traveling Six

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20