I've reached my goal!!

I just wanted to let everyone know that I have officially reached my goal of $4000 for the year. So that means I'm for sure going to Nashville!!! :) I leave in about 2 1/2 weeks. And I can't wait.

It's been an interesting process of fund-raising this summer. I was anxious about the whole thing at the beginning of the summer. Feeling cynical, I wondered how I was going to raise $4000 and I was not as optimistic about the fund-raising process (because let's be honest...does anyone really enjoy fundraising?) as I probably should have been.

As the summer progressed, I would have days where I was feeling more hopeful followed by moments where I was freaking out and doubting that God would provide. By August, I had a bit more trust, but I have to admit that there were still moments when I was worried.

Yes, fund-raising is DEFINITELY hard, but I think I understand why this was a part of the program now. The whole thing has reminded me that God is Good--- all the time- and that even when we doubt God's faithfulness, He still remains true and provides for our needs.

I was reading something recently in one of my favorite books, Irresistible Revolution, that talks about miracles in our modern day:

"He [the author's professor] told me that we have insulated ourselves from miracles. We no longer live with such reckless faith that we need them. There is rarely room for the transcendent in our lives. If we get sick, we go to a doctor. If we need food, we go to the store and buy it. We have eliminated the need for miracles" (page 49).

I thought this quote was poignant. As I was reading it recently, it reminded me of this fund-raising process. It has been sort of a mini-miracle in itself! I had no idea where the $4000 was going to come from at the start of this. But it has reminded me that miracles happen and that God is beyond faithful (as if God has ever not been faithful! lol..it's amazing how easily I forget these things).


I'll write again soon! Again, Thank you everyone for your prayers and support.

Progress- Mid July

I just wanted to let everyone know how fundraising is going....Well, I am more than halfway there! People have donated (or at least pledged) $2855 out of $4000--- which is really exciting! I wanted to acknowledge and thank those who have donated thus far:

- Rev. Phil Smith
-First Presbyterian Church- Colorado Springs
- Jamie Harris
- Carol and Dr. James Pace
-Beth Sherron
- Larry and Mary Furda


I thank you all more than can express! I will keep you updated as to how this next month or so goes!