So, I did the math a few days ago and realized that I have to raise $1167 PER WEEK for the next 3 weeks straight in order to make my first deadline. ($3500 by Sept 26th) The realization didn’t feel good. Honestly, I still feel squeamish every time those numbers pop into my head. Then there’s the $700 ticket I need to buy ASAP to get to training camp in October. Yeah, it didn’t feel good. It felt so far beyond my reach.
But then something awesome happened! I mean really. freakin. awesome! A very sizable donation came in. Up to that point, donations had been going great, (all donations are generous to my eyes) but I didn’t feel like they were coming in fast enough for me to make that $1167 that I had to make this week. (and the next, and the next) So I was struggling with unpleasant emotions. But then this donation actually put me right on track!!! It’s amazing!!! Numbers-wise, I feel like reaching that $1100 for this week is actually happening! It’s only Wednesday and I have to raise just $217 more by Saturday to keep me on track for making the full $3500 by my first deadline. I feel overjoyed, and encouraged in the face of the further $16,000 that must still be raised.
God is so very good. And I am so very human. It actually brings a smile to my face at how He must just shake His head sometimes at our continuous worries and doubts. How grateful I am for His patience and faithfulness. His faithfulness goes so far beyond my human heart. It’s both humbling and thrilling.
I also now have an account with GoFundMe if you would like to make a donation:
http://www.gofundme.com/e4l04o
