Sooo.... I have now had 2 garage sales and made a total of $780! It would not have been possible without the help of some amazing friends and family. I had so many people donate items to the garage sales, people praying for me and the day of the sale, and encouraging me. Thank you all so much, you have no idea how much it means to me!! Besides garage sales, I have some furniture items I am trying to sell on craigslist.. I KNOW God will provide. It's hard because I have to constantly remind myself of this sometimes... I know that God would not decide to send me on a trip and then not provide.. but it can be very scary sometimes, stepping out in faith and all that. :)
Right now I have about $2,300... and I figured out in order to go on my trip, I only need a total of $6,000... I originally over budgeted! So, I am about halfway there...
A big thing happening this week is that I am selling my CAR! ACK!!! Carmax has given me an offer which would be just about enough for me to go on the trip!!.... I also have an offer from someone on craigslist. By Friday, a decision will be made. I really, honestly, can't wait for this week to be over. Patience is something I am not very good at... but God has helped me in this area big time.. Soo... I'm praying that He gives me wisdom to make the right decision and strength to go through with everything...
It's all becoming real finally!! It felt like going to South Africa was impossible at one point. Now here I am, filling out Visa papers, preparing to buy a ticket, making a list of everything I will need. It's such a great feeling! Once I have a ticket and Visa in hand, it will feel a million times more real. I'm just praying for favor in every area. Well that is the update for now... Once I'm (possibly) carless I will update more!
South Africa, here I come!!
<3 Kelly
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Garage sales and sales...
Hello hello!
The garage sale this past Saturday was a great success! I didn't sell everything which is ok because we will be having another garage sale this coming Saturday! People have donated more things for this Saturday plus we will be selling food and water/soda...
I also sold my Africa shirts at church this past Sunday morning, thank you everyone for your support and donations...it means sooo much to me! I love you all :)
So, all I can do is continue to try! I have a little over $2,000 for my trip and I need $6,000 more.. I am still trying to sell my car (2008 Scion tC) ... so here we go!
I've learned a lot in this whole process... I've learned that I need to wait IN God and not ON God. I just need to be obedient and trust that He will come through... because He always does! However, it's hard when all I want is to leave NOW! But, it's not about me, it's about Him and His plan. This "Lesson Plan" he has come up with for me is pretty tough... but I'm learning so much from it all. It's funny to look at where He has taken me within the past year. I'm so thankful I'm back in His arms. :)
Well, that's the little update for now :) Thank you everyone for your support, prayers, donations, etc. Lots of Love!!
Kelly
The garage sale this past Saturday was a great success! I didn't sell everything which is ok because we will be having another garage sale this coming Saturday! People have donated more things for this Saturday plus we will be selling food and water/soda...
I also sold my Africa shirts at church this past Sunday morning, thank you everyone for your support and donations...it means sooo much to me! I love you all :)
So, all I can do is continue to try! I have a little over $2,000 for my trip and I need $6,000 more.. I am still trying to sell my car (2008 Scion tC) ... so here we go!
I've learned a lot in this whole process... I've learned that I need to wait IN God and not ON God. I just need to be obedient and trust that He will come through... because He always does! However, it's hard when all I want is to leave NOW! But, it's not about me, it's about Him and His plan. This "Lesson Plan" he has come up with for me is pretty tough... but I'm learning so much from it all. It's funny to look at where He has taken me within the past year. I'm so thankful I'm back in His arms. :)
Well, that's the little update for now :) Thank you everyone for your support, prayers, donations, etc. Lots of Love!!
Kelly
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