In September of 2011 I was looking into going back to work. Feeling the need to help my family out financially. Wresting with how to provide the best for my 5 kids ages 3-10 at the time. I decided that I would look into working at a childcare center. This would allow me to take the twins with me and work early enough in the day to be home before the school kids got home. At every turn I was not a good fit. Not to mention the pay grade would be way BELOW what I was use to making. I didn't give up but just decided I would pick up looking again after the holidays. Now here is where God's amazing provision came into play.
October - Our dog that was impregnated by a pit bull that jumped our fence grossed me $40.00 per pup. We sold 4.
November - On a whim I made a couple of flowers after seeing some a friend had made. Another friend saw them and said I should make some more for the craft fair she was hosting. I wouldn't even have considered it, but with Christmas around the corner, and a broken sewing machine needing repair, I thought what the heck. Let's see if I can make enough to cover a few expenses outside the monthly budget. I had no idea if people would even be interested in. My artistic expression has always been just an extension of myself. Never have I created based on what others would want. Having no idea where to begin I brought a few samples around to the gym, library and church just to see if others would even want them. To my surprise and delight the response was very positive. To date I have sold upward of $400.00. Who knew - God did.
December - Randy's Game Truck partner requested to step down from some of his responsibilities. I was asked to take over the majority of the party booking. This has been a wonderful way for Randy and I to connect regarding the business and to make $20.00 per party booked. I am likely to bring in anywhere from $200 - $500 a month. Another form of income that I couldn't have put into place. See something outside my control had to move before I could move in. Who knew - God did.
I got a letter from the unemployment office late December that I am eligible for the next tier of benefits. Blow my socks off. My last level of benefits ended over a year ago. Who knew - God did.
January - My husband reminded me that given my income I should get back into the habit of tithing. So I totaled up everything from the sale of my flowers, the puppies, GT parties to my unemployment and came up with a tithe of $110. The Monday after I give the church my tithe I make a deposit to the bank for some cash I have had lying around. Well it jams their machine. The teller says she will put it in for what I wrote on my slip, yet she says she thinks I counted wrong. She is going to deposit to my account everything her drawer is over at the end of her shift. I get a call latter that day that she has added an additional $100.00 to my deposit. Ha, God only kept $10.00 of my tithe. Blow my socks off. Who knew - God did.
So praise God for what ever season you are in and remember that your Father in heaven has a thousand cattle on the hill.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Friday, December 23, 2011
OYB Reading 12/23/2010
The edited words of my heart poured out a year ago this day. Praise be to God as they lift me up again.
Zechariah 4:1-5:11
Revelation 14:1-20
Psalm 142:1-7
Proverbs 30:21-23
Zechariah 4
4 I asked the angel who talked with me, “What are these, my lord?”
5 He answered, “Do you not know what these are?”
“No, my lord,” I replied.
(I have great peace from seeing how these mighty men of God hear word for word from the mouth of God yet were so bold to question and admit they did not know what God was talking about. I will continue to ask till I understand and praise be to God with no shame.)
6 So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty.
(Infuse me with your Spirit Lord.)
Zechariah 5
6 ... He replied, “It is a basket.” And he added, “This is the iniquity[b] of the people throughout the land.”
(I never realized how much of Revelations was already spoken of in the minor books of the old testament. I am curious and would like to to have better understanding of of the meaning of prostitution and wicked women is to be interpreted in scripture. I need to read more about these women in the basket. I laughed rather than felt the wickedness the writer spoke of. The imagery of winged wicked women in a basket. Lord please show me what I need to see.)
Psalm 142
2 I pour out before him my complaint;
before him I tell my trouble.
(Praise God that He never grows weary of our sorrow. As the turmoil of my life has not passed by quickly I am often concerned that my friends will grow weary of me. Praise God that I can come to you every minute of every day in pursuit of your wisdom and grace. Lord please create a habit in me that I seek you for every step, not moving to the right or the left, just waiting on you, yes even in the good times. For without your leading even the good is done in vain. May I do your will because I have spoken to the Father, not because I think I know it.)
Zechariah 4:1-5:11
Revelation 14:1-20
Psalm 142:1-7
Proverbs 30:21-23
Zechariah 4
4 I asked the angel who talked with me, “What are these, my lord?”
5 He answered, “Do you not know what these are?”
“No, my lord,” I replied.
(I have great peace from seeing how these mighty men of God hear word for word from the mouth of God yet were so bold to question and admit they did not know what God was talking about. I will continue to ask till I understand and praise be to God with no shame.)
6 So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty.
(Infuse me with your Spirit Lord.)
Zechariah 5
6 ... He replied, “It is a basket.” And he added, “This is the iniquity[b] of the people throughout the land.”
(I never realized how much of Revelations was already spoken of in the minor books of the old testament. I am curious and would like to to have better understanding of of the meaning of prostitution and wicked women is to be interpreted in scripture. I need to read more about these women in the basket. I laughed rather than felt the wickedness the writer spoke of. The imagery of winged wicked women in a basket. Lord please show me what I need to see.)
Psalm 142
2 I pour out before him my complaint;
before him I tell my trouble.
(Praise God that He never grows weary of our sorrow. As the turmoil of my life has not passed by quickly I am often concerned that my friends will grow weary of me. Praise God that I can come to you every minute of every day in pursuit of your wisdom and grace. Lord please create a habit in me that I seek you for every step, not moving to the right or the left, just waiting on you, yes even in the good times. For without your leading even the good is done in vain. May I do your will because I have spoken to the Father, not because I think I know it.)
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Christmas Crafts 2011: Twin Super Capes
This was my 2nd attempt at making capes. Many years ago I made a read cape for Reye. Yet it wasn't all one piece and the seams kept breaking with play. The strap at the neck also needed continual reinforcement. So I cut this cape from one piece of fabric and left the edges raw. No seams to unravel. The neck strap has been reinforced with some felt at the neck.
Can't wait to see my boys flying come Christmas Day.
Advent Day 4 & 5
December 4- Hebrews 11:1
December 5: John 3:16-17
Yesterday was so busy we just didn't have time. Reye found the verse for the 5th 1st and didn't want to be bothered with opening the Bible as he knew John 3:16.
I did the treasure box under a pile of coats that they found super easy. no candy today as it was late. I had a Christmas story inside.
December 5: John 3:16-17
Yesterday was so busy we just didn't have time. Reye found the verse for the 5th 1st and didn't want to be bothered with opening the Bible as he knew John 3:16.
I did the treasure box under a pile of coats that they found super easy. no candy today as it was late. I had a Christmas story inside.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Christmas Crafts 2011 - Petra's Ornament
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