After taking a hard look at what we needed to accomplish as far as fundraising goes, I made the decision to go ahead and teach summer school. It will allow Bill and I to finish paying off our debts, and hopefully be free and clear when we leave. Our new launch date is now August 2-August 5.
Even though this is a delay in departure, it becomes a blessing when you look at what we will be able to accomplish with those extra two weeks. That's two weeks we'll be able to finish the work on the house for the renters (can't afford to sell in this market), and ensure that we've got everything either sold or packed away in storage. The storage, well that's another story. I had no idea that a 20x10 shipping container sold for $2800! We definitely need to rethink that idea, and figure out how to safely store our valuable (they're valuable to us, anyway!) keepsakes. Everything else in the house will be sold or given to Goodwill.
Right now, we estimate that we still need approximately 70 people to pledge $30 per month to support us at the mission house. I realize that seems like a lot right now, but that's the same as a Grande Venti at Starbucks per week, or dinner for two once a month. Or...a dollar a day. We're hoping that we can get the word out to everyone, so that God will move and provide the support.
God is faithful, and He will not forsake us. He's called us, we believe, and now we're going to trust that He will provide through people that He calls to support us.
God Bless y'all.
Lisa
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