Test Results

By the grace of God I passed my test! Thanks for all the prayers! They were definitely felt. Now, its on to packing and getting everything together to leave. I will be leaving on Tuesday, August 2nd in the early morning. 

Friday is Testing Day

Welp, tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. (what a crappy time) I will be taking the BIG test to try and become a licensed social worker in Missouri. I have been studying since about March, taken a 2-day prep course in St. Louis, bought a useless study guide and spent nearly $500 for this thing so the pressure is on. I am so nervous. I'm not a good test taker. Please pray for me.
And you may be wondering what this has to do with South Africa. Well, one way is that while I have been studying I have been thinking about how I will/can apply various therapy techniques while working there, signs that may indicate abuse, or what is considered the most ethical way to handle certain situations. I'm excited to see how God will use the knowledge I have to serve there. Secondly, the *hope* is that when I get back and am looking for a job (and if  you know of any open social work jobs, please let me know) that already having my license will make me more marketable. Not every social work job requires a license but I have already benefited greatly from just reviewing what I learned in 2 years and I think having a license shows the public that you are being held to a higher standard in some ways.
So, any prayers you would like to say for me between 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
And if I don't pass that just means I have to take it again when I get back. Not the end of the world.

And the total is...

The garage sale was great! God totally blessed me and I hope others. Day 2 of the garage sale was slower than day 1 but still good. One lady prayed with me :) Day 3 was even slower but still good. Towards the end, I started giving stuff away for free...the less I have to pack up, the better. Right? Yes. So one lady took a bunch of clothes shoes and purses/bags. And then another lady came and she first asked about taking the rest of the games & puzzles. I said please do. She said that she and her daughter have 3 foster children and it would be great for them. It was good to hear that the items would be used for kids who need them. But, she didn't stop there. She also took a toddler wood bed frame, a kitchen play set, books, 2 boxes of clothes, a chair and a infant bathing tub. She was in a mini-van and by the time she left it was packed full to the roof! And I am very thankful.

And now the part many are wondering about...the total for all the days comes to: $1019.18!!!!!
Praise God! And thank you, thank you, thank you, to everyone who helped set up, donated items, prayed, baked goods, stopped by, and helped take down everything.

I still have a few boxes of clothes, various home decor items, books (and more books) and a entertainment center with a few shelves and a place for a T.V. If you or anyone you know might like these items (for free), let me know. Otherwise, everything will go to Salvation Army or Goodwill.

Garage Sale Day 1

Well, today was the first day of the big sale...and it went well. Everyone seemed to like the low prices, which meant lots of stuff went today. Total funds raised was about $700! Glory and praise be to God! And thanks to everyone who came out and shopped!

Preparing

This week is the big garage sale. Many have been so generous to donate items for me to sale to raise support. I appreciate that sooo much! I still have a lot of work to do for it, but I know in the end it will all come together. I'm praying that God brings the people and blesses this sale. I'm praying that the people God wants to come will come and others will be blessed and encouraged by the sale. So, please pray with me.

Also, I will officially be leaving August 2nd! That is just 3 weeks away! I have a lot to do before then, including being the Maid of Honor in my sisters wedding in 2 weeks.