praying through life's adventures

So, I leaped into something that is SO unlike things I usually even consider doing. I joined Rodan+Fields Dermotologists as an Independent Consulant. And there are some ways I would like for you to pray me through this journey!

How does this make me feel?    OH MY GOODNESS- SO nervous! This is wayyy out of my comfort zone!!!

So Why did I do it then??       A few reasons:
My face hasn't been loving the Mary Kay that I've loved for so long so I was trying to decide if I shoud try something else. Once I started talking to a consultant about the business, I was pretty much in.

It's a very ground level company and is suppose to be very easy to succeed. I've NEVER been one to try and sell or promote things. But, like I was told..."I can wash my face and talk about it!

Before I even decided to take the plunge and commit, I was sharing with Kyle what
 was on my heart and the OTHER REASONS why this sounded like a neat opporutnity to me....

We both went to ETBU and he his going to grad school there right now. THAT is alot of money!! haha I would love to be able to pay off student loans faster than we are able to do right now...but more importantly, I can't even express how many times in the last few days I have prayed that any money I might make through this, that I don't want to think of it as "our" money. "Our money to do with what we want and get more things."  I am constantly praying that I won't be consumed by thoughts of "oh, we could do this or that!!" I know that is so easy to do and have been so guilty of that thought so many times.

SO at the beginning I said there were ways I would LOVE for your prayer ... You should had to read other stuff before this part...  :)

I would love for you to pray with us through this journey. I would love to know that you are praying that other than paying off debt, we would be obedient with any extra money that God chooses to bless us with. I pray that we would be able to bless others all because we have been blessed. I am praying that I wouldn't do this for me or us, but that I would bring glory to God through everything I say and do.

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remembering india

So I was sitting out on the front porch reading, enjoying my Sunday afternoon when the cool breeze stopped and all that was left was still, quiet, warm air.  Something about the still, warm air brought India to my mind. I looked out and then kept reading. Afew minutes later it happened again, but this time, the air smelled different. Someone is burning leaves down the road, so it filled the air with smoke. The smoke mixed with the quietness of my front porch made me unable to shake the thoughts of India. When we weren't at the school teaching or seeing one of the many waterfalls or shopping with Rani...we would be at their house...usually reading. In the afternoons, the electricity would usually be out and it would be still and quiet in the house. An occasional breeze would blow that would send the smell of smoke or a different odd smell throughout the house.  Much like happened just a few minutes ago.


The two different times I was there are treasured thoughts and are the people I met I hold dear to my heart. The first time I left, I knew without a doubt, that I would be back...and sure enough, the next summer when Isaac met us at the airport, it felt like I had never left. Everything was so different, but everywhere I went there were people... who with very few I could actually communicate with...  but there were people that I longed to get to know. To catch a glimpse into their way of doing life.  Sure, there were things that frustrtated me about the culture I was experiencing...but there is so much that frustrates me about the culture I live in also. There are problems and issues everywhere, but one thing that reigns true is those who HOPE in God have confidence to face the problems and issues that come along in life. Whether that be life in Tirunelvei, India or life in _______ (you fill in the blank)

And so as I sit here on the porch typing away I can't help but know and be comforted by the promises that God is good and he loves His children. He won't ever leave us. He cares far more about us than anyone on this earth possibly could. Earth being here and earth being on the other side of the world. He doesn't love me any more or any less because I live in America. His love is constant.