We are at 63% of our monthly support and counting! While we are still only at 30% of our one-time/start-up costs it still feels good to be well on the right side of half way. We have learned a thing or two in the last few months. Here is a small sample. 1. It is hard to get any work done with a baby at home. When they are being sweet you just want to play with them, when they are fussy, well... The struggle is real friends! 2. I could never be a Mary Kay consultant. I went to a Mary Kay party recently. The woman talked about how much she loved her job and I began to think how similar it is to ours right now. She spends her days going to appointments with friends and strangers alike, and gives the same presentation over and over in hopes of inspiring in others her belief in the effectiveness of the product she is selling. Now, I love getting together with friends and making new ones and I certainly believe in the the effectiveness of MAF, but doing all of that year after year- hmm, maybe not! 3. A 99 cent box of brownies goes a long way. I can't tell you how many times I have realized two hours before a small group meeting that we should probably bring something. Stash of brownie mix to the rescue! Unfortunately, there are no box mixes where we are headed. 4. Schedules are overrated. Make of this what you will. We, however, are in just-roll-with-it mode right now and I must say it has its perks. 5. Prayer is underrated. This is no joke. It changes attitudes and hearts...mostly mine. I have been particularly convicted about this lately. It is so much easier to turn on the television some days. Although we sure don't do enough of it, we can definitely tell the difference when we do. Your prayers for us do not go unnoticed either (did I mention we still have a lot left to raise?)! I have to be honest we are ready to get this show on the road, but we have been more than blessed in this whole deputation process. I think I will enjoy this season while it lasts. Time to go watch the lovely Iowa sunset, then grab a book and curl up in front of the fire.
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