I TOLD YOU SO!

The fundraiser was a huge success. Unbelievable. At least 45 people gave, more came, and we reached the goal! The grand total was $35,721.96! That includes commitments and the generous match but leaves out many folks that have said they would help. The ministries goal of $20,000 was easily met along with my yearly needs of $15,000. I have to discern how much of the checks made to me go to the ministry but that’s another matter. PRAISE GOD!

My brain is racing too much to write well. All I know is that God is the best. Bullet form thoughts, read which ever ones you want.

-I have jumped off a 230 ft cliff, pet lions in Africa, sold all I own and moved to Ethiopia, but the adrenaline of this last week has outmatched most of that.
-Didn’t realize serving God could be this much fun. Days of old, womanizing, drinking and such don’t even come close
-I TOLD YOU SO! I told many people that we would reach more than the $35,000 goal I felt called to set. My faith is unshakable and I am grateful!
-Best time to fundraise = recession and before Christmas. HAHA, joking, God is amazing
-As I am discerning steps for 2013 I think “how can I leave the boys and God’s favor? “
-NCC, my church. Just not enough words to express the support and amazing things they are doing.
-My boys are the easiest “sell” of all time
- Honestly I am curious how or when Satan will attack because this is so obviously God’s will and power and the enemy has to be ticked off.
-Self proclaimed “realist” and Myers Briggs proclaimed “pessimist”. How can I be? The reality is God has just been ridiculous, which redefines my realism every day.
-I say ridiculous too much, but how else do you describe His power, sovereignty, greatness, grace and love?
-It’s a beautiful day, lots of Sunshine!
- Lord! Keep my ego, selfish ambitions, lack of wisdom, lust, and envy away from your will!!! Your use of my imperfections is PERFECT!
-I have barely slept and not eaten much all week. Have so much energy, BREAD OF LIFE.
-My boys are going to be so angry at me for being here so long, but I even want to see their angry and sometimes annoying faces!
-I don’t deserve this. I wish all those who invested in our boys gets to witness what God is doing better.
-I have no anxiety, worry like I used to. But the responsibility I know must have to honor God is so high. That’s exciting!
-I really need to refine my leadership skills. Im a poor display. Oh Mark Batterson, you’re the man but big shoes to fill! Huge challenge but thanks for the conviction. So amazed at his leadership.
-Love the idea of being sanctified, but regrettably love how my personality(who I am today, inappropriate and other flaws) is a clear testimony to God’s power and not my own. It just can’t be me! TRUST ME! Awesome.
-How funny are humans, me? I set the original bar at $20,000! HA! What an idiot I am, God is beyond all that.
-Ask and you shall receive. The prosperity gospel repulses me but the reality of God’s blessings DO NOT REPULSE ME.
-What a “God High” I am on. I thank Him for this peak while I walk through the valleys in the future!
-Weirdest thing, I am just getting started, only 2.5 years into going all out for Christ.
-My passion for street children continues to grow. I have tears at the surface every time I think about, talk about, or look at photos of my boys. Tears of joy.
-I set the $20,000 goal for project and a $15,000 for my 2012 income. Reached both easily. I need Heavenly wisdom to discern this. I need clear checks and balances in my life. I do praise Him though for my genuine heart and the ease I find in handling his money with integrity.
-I owe so many people thanks!
-Repeat after me! MIRACLE. They are out there for everyone God is real. What more proof does anyone need?