Friday, April 30, 2010

the support process (wah, wah)

hey friends... actually, i'm writing to no one yet, shame on you all! no one's following me yet! hahahaaaa, jk. but i did want to just post an update on support. i'm at $535.00 as of tonite! i know that doesn't sound like a ton of money but I'm only at 13 supporters. that's over $40 per person and i sent out over 100 letters. i am staying hopeful in the process, i have a long ways to go, i know but i am feeling called to do this so i am praying that God wants me there... needs me there. it's been slow thus far, but i haven't made phone calls.... which i plan to start this weekend. i am praying for the Lord to give me strength in that process, it's always so difficult to trust God for the words to say and the attitudes about making phone calls. i am confident that the Lord has been preparing the hearts of those that will support me. and i am thankful that this will be a chance to connect with people and hear about what's going on in their lives right now. and, i know i have so many praying for me which is so essential in this process.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

First Gift!

Before I even sent out my letters, my roommate Amy gave me my first gift! I am so blessed to have her as a roommate and be a witness of the amazing faith she has. This is so encouraging to me, I feel as though the Lord will get me to NY easy as pie. No doubt I will hit troubles in the support raising process but I will see the Lord in the storm and I will have faith that he'll be there! I am so thankful for Amy and all my supporters!

Saturday, April 10, 2010

writing my support letter

hey all! you're probably looking at this because you just received my support letter. i actually had a really difficult time writing that letter because i wanted to avoid repetition from the last support letter i sent out. i also wanted the letter to be very representative of how much my spring break trip to new york changed me! if you didn't get that impression, i'm here to say that yes, it did change me! (= thank you for who you are in my life and again, i appreciate your consideration in being a part of my team as i head to new york! i will keep you updated with how support is coming! much love.