*deep breath*
So… fundraising. Here’s the thing, I feel like with such a huge financial responsibility on my shoulders, it would be super easy to freak out over it… only I’m not. I’m not sure if the numbers are still sinking in, or if this feeling of peace will last, but I honestly believe that God will provide. Somehow, in His timing, I trust that the money will come through. I just have to continue to be faithful and committed to His cause (easier said than done, but I’ll do my best).
I’m going to be honest, I just finished going through the training lessons on how to fundraise and build a support community and I’m sure that all of the information was great. I’m sure that once I can clear my head a little, I’ll use the steps and tools provided, but tonight, I’m just going to lay it all out there for you because my brain is swimming with information. Though the information I was given was great and will help me build connections, what I don’t want to have happen is I start asking for money for ME and I don’t want to sound like a dispassionate collector. I am raising this money for this mission and for the advancement of God’s kingdom, not for me, and I am raising this money with no idea what I’m doing… like at all (insert awkward laugh). BUT AGAIN, I have faith. The money will be there, and I’ll have it when God wants me to have it. 
So here’s where I stand. At this point, I know I need to raise $4,900 by July 22nd, so guys, if there is any way you can help, whether it be a one-time gift, or a monthly donation, pray about it and see if God is calling you give.
P.S. I think I’m writing this more for myself, so I can come back to this post in a few months when I start to stress about deadlines and dollar signs, and just remember where I am right now. I am fully trusting that He has this all planned out somehow, so please, future Hannah, take a deep breath. It’ll be fine!
