Jackie:

So, we have officially raised $7,030 for tuition fees this fall to go do YWAM. That means we need about $5,000 more. It's actually incredible that we've raised that much. Never having fundraised before, we were both a little nervous and apprehensive. It's truly amazing to see how so many people have been so generous--it's almost hard to accept sometimes. It's like when someone gives you a really nice gift and you are like "no, you shouldn't have", or when someone gives you something of their own that they could be using at the time and you're like "oh no, i'm fine, you keep it" but they keep insisting. You know you want to accept their gift but you feel bad or undeserving so it's easier to just reject their kind offer, which is not so nice in the end. So many times I find I am prideful just as much as I am selfish. This time of fundraising has certainly taught me humility and that I am in need. Not just in need of money to do YWAM but just in need of God and in need of love. Thanks for all your prayers and donations. It's looking like this whole thing is going to happen.