I am having a really hard time even knowing how to write the things that happened today down.
Today when I went into work, my team that I work with had decorated my desk for my birthday and left me a card. The card had $10 and then also some tooth brushes...all for us to take to Guatemala! I was so touched. Next, another lady at work came up and gave us a check for $40...Next, another person from work gave me an envelope with very encouraging words and a check for $20 for the trip! At this point, I was in tears already off and on all day. Then Shawn and I got two emails at different points of the day asking us to meet with two different people.
Shawn's team that he works with had been saving for us and donated $600 for our trip! I was crying so much when I went back to my desk, I could hardly work at all. To think that at that point, we would only need to do one more fundraiser and we would be done and that this small group of people would do such a huge thing for this trip.
About 25 minutes after that happened, another person from work called me and asked me to meet her in the hallway on my break. She said that she wouldn't normally do this but God had been putting it on her heart to give Shawn and I money for our trip and the money she was waiting for (tax return) just came in today (my birthday;-)and she gave us $500 for our trip!
Last Saturday we only had $65 for our trip saved and today...not even a week later...we have the trip paid for! God is so faithful when you follow what He calls you to do. Shawn and I are seriously so blown away it has been hard to stop crying or think of anything else for so many reason, because it takes the stress away from doing all of the fundraisers, because we have had so much confirmation that this trip is God's will, because so many people have such amazing hearts and they all get to be a part of this trip with us! Thank you so much to everyone who gave or prayed for us and this trip! We are so excited to see what things God has planned!
Now, any other donations we get from other people or what we raise from our yard sale will get to be used for us to bring things like socks, school supplies, our sponsored children and their families, and also whatever may come up while we are there. Praise God!
Karly, GOD is once again showing his love through those who helped make this trip possible. HE is the one who touched these people's hearts , He is so amazing and loves all of his children. May god keep on blessing you, so that you may bless the children!!
ReplyDeleteFirst off happy happy Birthday precious darling friend. I bet this birthday must have been the best ever in your whole life. This is just incredible. It made me cry so bad just reading each moment how the day went down. You know how we talked about certain comments about certain people? Well today God has showed you with all his heart how much he loves you and Shawn and how much he is behind your trip. Love ya.
ReplyDelete1. PRAISE GOD!!!!
ReplyDelete2. Happy birthday, Karly!
This is incredible! What an amazing gift from our Father!! I pray that you continue to be blessed in the planning of your trip to Guatemala and in your marriage!
-kelli
Oh my goodness! Praise God! That is so amazing! I know we shouldn't ever be surprised by God's faithfullness, but it's just so amazing when he shows up. And when he does- he shows off! I have been gathering school supplies and clothing and such for you to take with you, so when I get them all together I will bring them in! Btw- glad to be on the same team as you now! :o)
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