Since getting accepted in August, I have been so excited…but secretly I have been stressed out about fundraising. I struggle to ask my own parents for money, much less asking other people to donate to me. I have truly tried to keep my faith in the Lord that he will provide for me if I am really meant to go on this amazing journey.
To give some background on this blog post: I have a twin brother, Jordan. We were born on December 21st, 1994 (basically Christmas babies). Well as long as I can remember Jordan has been the most giving, genuine, and generous person I have ever known. He had no clue (and I don’t think he still truly does) how much I have been struggling with fundraising. This past week he has made me much calmer about this whole money thing. Here’s a story about it:
Well Jordan got a gift card to a little store in Sumter for his birthday. He went out and used his gift card (and hard earned money) to buy a YETI for my family and I to raffle off to raise money for this journey. I was so shocked that he used his own present to buy me a present. When my brother posted on facebook about my journey and the raffle, I immediately called my mom in tears by the special gift he had given me, and for the fact that God gave him to me. His supportive words has also meant more to me than he could ever know.
His post made me feel much more relaxed about raising this money because since then so many people have become interested in what I am doing and where I am going. The post got shared by so many people, including people I don’t even know. Many have already said they want to donate and they expressed how worthy this cause is. This has honestly given me the confidence in the past couple of days to really get out there and let people know I need their help.
I cannot even begin to put into words how thankful I am that God gave me a brother like him. He is truly a blessing. The gift my brother bought was so thoughtful, but he is honestly the true gift in this situation.
