Or so I thought…

Aug 12

So, my fundraising deadline came and went. I thought I only needed about $6k in one-time donations. Turns out, I still need $15k. Let me explain.

My monthly budget is $6,500. Whatever amount comes in that is under $6,500 is supplemented by the cash budget. Because my monthly support has only recently reached 100%, I’ve had to utilize my cash budget until now.

Though cash has been coming in, it couldn’t build up as quickly because of the lack in monthly support. Now that the monthly support is coming in, the cash should start to build up. Similarly, the monthly support can also build up the cash. If the monthly support that comes in exceeds the $6,500 it will go into the cash budget. They both feed into each other.

Keep in mind, all of the funds are for four years. If all monthly commitments continue to come in I shouldn’t need to fundraise again until my next term.

The next several sundays I will be speaking at different churches and small groups and I will continue my social media campaign in an effort to finish fundraising. My deadline has been graciously extended to the end of the month.

Below is a graphic that breaks down my monthly and cash budgets. If you have questions please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Goodbye event

I was hoping to have a departure date by the time of my goodbye event this past saturday. In my flesh I am feeling defeated. In my spirit I have a peace that surpasses understanding. I can’t explain it but it is undeniable.

I trust the Lord’s plan and his timing even though they aren’t clear right now lol! People say, “God won’t fail you.” As true as that is, I don’t think it isn’t so much that he won’t fail, it’s that he can’t. I am doing all that I can to walk obediently. That includes trusting that the Lord will fulfill his plans for me exactly on time.

If you’ve asked how long I am going to be here please know I’ve asked 10x more. When my heart is in another country I can’t not be eager to get back. I live in the constant tension of wanting to leave and wanting to stay.

Thank you to each of you that showed up to say goodbye. Your prayers and words of encouragement bless me more than you know.