Well it has been one month since I was accepted to do a World Race trip. There are days that I do not want to go the thought of almost 20,000.00 is overwhelming. I mean I have never made that in the states working in a year. Then I think back to this last year and how God has spared my leg from the infection and that I still have two legs. How He has helped me through medical bills, having an apartment, and having to replace a car (and all the repairs for both cars that I have owned). And it brings me to tears because of how good He is. Through all the unknowns and the stress, though all the work or selling of my things to make ends meet at times, trying to get on my feet and time and time again something else happens and I feel down, discouraged, and at times frustrated. But through each of these moments He has never left my side no matter how alone I may feel. Like the other night my car broke again and I tried to get back to Greenville where I live but it just could not do it so I pulled of the busy road of M57 into a church parking lot. Well I needed a tow truck and called roadside service to get one since I have it on my insurance only to be declined help and told they could not help me as my policy number did not exist (even though I told them I had used my towing back in January of this year). I felt abandoned and rejected I mean I pay almost 700.00 every six months and all they said is it did not exist and they could not help me. Other than the church and some houses there nothing around I am a single girl, it after dark, and it a busy road, I have worked all day…only to be rejected by the service I pay for. But then in that moment there was God protecting me. He allowed my brother to be in the area so he was following me and stayed till my mechanic and friend came. Then my mechanic stayed while I was making the call and in the end he arranged a tow truck till I can figure insurance out and then gave me a ride home (and they had watched my dog all day and all that night). I look back on this and am reminded that no matter the hard stuff I face, the feelings I feel, I AM NOT ALONE! As I am reminded in a song this morning “it’s ok” by We are Messengers “The one who holds the stars is holding on to my whole life.” And it not just this event but how God has provided food for me this last year, and even now as I prepare for this trip He has provided care for Kaloo (my dog), and He is providing finances. There are days I feel overwhelmed by the amount like this morning and on those days I am reminded that He has this. There are three times in the last month I can think of in particular right now. There were days I was feeling overwhelmed by the amount like this morning. Then He has provided some donations. Throught these donations, I am reminded of how He has this and am brought to tears as I then remember He has this in His hands and there are people all over praying for me and supporting me through this time. Some are Christains (fellow brothers and sisters in Christ) others are not but they have given to this and I have an opportunity to share God’s love, goodness, kindness, grace to so many even before going to another mission field and that is Amazing! I have a great Dad and as He teaches me in Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are?
Wow!!! Thank you God for all the reminders you give me to show me that I am your dearly loved child.
Fundraising update:
1. The adopt a square chart shows that we have raised $4267.00 in support this far (almost to 5000.00 which is the first goal)
2. The garage sale is June 21 and 22. It will be held at 7163 Georgetown Ave., Hudsonville, MI 49426. Donation are coming in. If you have donation for this event please have them to me by Monday June 17. Thank you again for all your support in this area.
3. The silent auction is September 13. Working out final details on a place. If you knit, sow, crochet, bake (bread, cake, cup cakes, etc), woodworking, paint, photography, homemade products (like make up, or other)….I would love if you consider donating a item for me to put in the auction. (I would also let you leave business cards out with your item if you would like.) Please let me know by September 9 what you would be able to donate. Look forward to seeing you all here for an evening of fun and fellowship.
Thank you so much for all your prayers and support of me as I pursue this. Blessings
