Ephesians 3:20-21
English Standard Version (ESV)
20 Now to him
who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or
think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all
generations, forever and ever. Amen.
I asked around when looking for
ways to fund raise for the adoption and a garage sale seemed like a
"no-brainer". No out of pocket cost, just a little sweat, right???
Ummmm....kinda.
More like a LOT of sweat! ;)
Many, many families donated tons
of items to us. Items they could have donated elsewhere or even sold, but they
opted to give them to us just for this particular sale. If you came over, you
would think my basement looked like an episode from hoarders. There was SO much
"stuff". But...what may be one person's junk, is another person's
treasure, right? At least that's how the saying goes. And honestly, that saying
is quite true.
Several friends from my Lot Family
graciously offered to help me sort and price items ahead of time. Thank
goodness. I was completely overwhelmed looking at everything and didn't even
know how to begin. Anne, Amanda, Liz, Amy, Megan, Dana, Jade, Becky, my cousin
Georgia and another Amanda were so helpful. A few came back for another round
and/or the day of the sale to help. I could NOT have done it with out them! Not
to mention Carla that showed up the day of the sale to shop and ended up
staying to help clean up! Oh, and Jamie did the same too! God has surely
blessed us with some wonderful, loving friends who have hearts to serve others.
We are incredibly thankful.
The morning of the sale, it was
booming. People coming left and right. The garage started to thin out - you
could actually see under the tables. LOL! It was crazy packed in there! We had
tables everywhere - in garage, driveway, the yard.
I had no idea what to expect. It
was my first garage sale. But, I am extremely happy to report that the Lord
blessed us abundantly.
I can get caught up thinking of
how things will work out, if they will work out. My God is able. He shows me
over and over again. Lord, forgive me for my doubts, but most importantly,
thank you for constant reminders in my life.
Onward bound to Minus1Orphan!
