It is hard to believe, but yesterday marked eight years since I was run over (read about it here) and three years ago tomorrow I opened the Lazy Susan. As time passes, actual anniversary dates mean less and less as my focus shifts to the future.
My new business is progressing well…with a few exceptions. August is very slow; so far I have cancelled 7 courses due to a lack of registrations. September is looking better with enough registrations for all except a couple of the 30 classes on the schedule. I continue to receive about 10 registrations per day, and I have four agency contracts pending payment and two more awaiting city council approvals. My accounts receivable will likely break $4,000 by lunch tomorrow…the future looks great, but the present still feels broke!
This morning Pastor Bradford spoke on the four lepers at the gate of Samaria (II Kings 7). The central theme of his message was to share the good news. This hit home with me; last Christmas I talked of my desire to share my testimony, yet in six months of being home I have yet to do anything. Now that Amy has completed the process of gaining her credentials through the Assemblies of God, I am at ease with the process. It is time for me to take action, get my credentials and begin pro-actively seeking speaking opportunities…so if you know of a venue let me know!

Don’t wait until you have your credentials. Remember one of the excuses Pastor Bradford said not to use: “I’m not qualified.”
Comment by Amy — August 17, 2008 @ 11:41 pm
Very true…just in case you want all the excuses; here they are:
I’m not paid
I’m not appreciated
I’m not qualified
I’m not worthy
I’m not willing
Comment by Joel — August 18, 2008 @ 12:40 am
I’m happy for you both … things are looking very bright for the future
Comment by Barb — August 18, 2008 @ 11:43 pm