Pride...A tough pill to swallow

I've been meaning to write this post for a couple of weeks now, but, well, pride kept getting in the way! If you've ever had to raise money to do something like adopt or go on a mission trip or any other reason, you know how much pride swallowing is required. When it came down to sending out my "support letter" for this mission trip, I struggled with "asking people for money" and I find it hard even now, as people are so kind and generous, donating money to put toward my trip to accept it without pride sneaking in and making me want to say "No, this is too much." But then I have to remember that this money is not for ME. It's for God's children, so I can help them, show them love, help their caregivers and future families better understand their abilities. I feel better about working to earn the money, but I also know that there's no way I can make enough bibs and burb cloths in six more weeks to earn the rest of the money doing that alone. I'm just about half way to my goal, having raised about $2000 almost enough for my first payment which is due September 1st. but I have a long way to go before reaching my goal of $5000(maybe less depending on the cost of the airline tickets). I am so grateful and overwhelmed by the response and generosity that I've received thus far from friends and family! And I am amazed at how quickly I've been able to raise the amount I've raised so far. God is good! Whenever he calls us to do something, he enables us to do it, too! Sometimes these blessings require a tough lesson in humility. So, here I am swallowing my pride once again, and asking, "Won't you please consider making a donation to help me go to China?" $10? $20? $50? No donation is too small. Please prayerfully consider what you can give. Share this with others who may be able to donate, as well. Clink here to donate. Make sure you choose "ACT Missions" from the drop down box and put my name in the "Participant's Name" box. Also, in the notes box, make sure you put my name again and "Guangdong October 2014" to make sure it is credited to my trip. I will, of course, continue making bibs, burp cloths, and kitchen towels, so let me know if you want to order one of those. And spread the word, please! Thanks! "In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35