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So
if you’ve read my blog at all you know that there are certain things that
terrify me… new people and using the phone are two of the biggest. The main
reason why I started the Something Uncomfortable journey was to get over some
of my paralyzing fears so I can live life to the fullest.
God
has used many unexpected things to help me tackle my fears over the last 17
months. I think it’s safe to say that I never thought He would use pretty bags
to work on my character.
Near
the end of the school year, a mom (Kat) did a Thirty-One fundraiser at my son’s
school. I LOVE their products and jumped all over the opportunity to have a
party without having a party. “My son” sold so many bags that he won some
prizes and helped to earn a pizza party for his class.
I
thought that would be the end of it.
I’m
such a silly girl.
In
June, I received an email from Kat telling me that the Large Utility Totes were
on special for $10. Well, I clearly NEEDED a second LUT and I’m a sucker for a
great deal. And in all honesty, I felt compelled by the Holy Spirit to connect
with Kat so I could meet more people at my son’s school. So I signed up to do
an online/catalog party.
Before
I knew it, Kat was at my house dropping off the catalogs and supplies.
Obviously, I didn’t think it through. If I had, I would have realized this
endeavor would require talking to
people. While she was here, I noticed the enrollment kit:
Ummm…
it has a retail value of over $300 but only costs $99 and it has 3 of the bags
I wanted to purchase anyway in the colors/prints I want. As a bargain shopper, that
kit haunted me all month.
Poor
Kat. Near the end of the month, I grilled her with a million questions. She told me that consultants make
25% of the party totals. What?!?! That’s unbelievable! And when my party went
over $600 (that was an ONLINE party… I didn’t even show anyone the products in
person), she agreed to split the part with me. I signed up.
Oh.
My. Goodness! What did I do?????
And
then someone asked to do an in-home party. Which I swore I wouldn’t do. EVER! I mean,
I was fully intending to hide behind my computer and watch this thing fizzle
away… But
clearly God had something else in mind. (BTW, the party was a blast and I cannot wait to do another one.)
My family and I just went on
our first real family vacation. And it was wonderful!!
Why? Because my poor husband works 18+ hour days 5 days/week and 6-8 hours on
Saturday. We own a small construction company and are desperately trying to get
out of debt. We took a break for 10 whole days. And it was GLORIOUS!
What
does this have to do with Thirty-One? Well, as a family, we agreed that we NEED
to take a vacation EVERY year. And we NEED to get out of debt so we can buy a
house that better suits our family. Our solution: Mommy is going to work Thirty-One
and save the profits so we can go on vacations and have family time while Daddy
keeps the construction company going.
And
are you ready for the real kicker? Last year, I volunteered 2 days each week in my son’s
class and intend to do the same this year. Because of that commitment
along with doing the books for the construction company, I didn’t think I could
help out with the PTO. Guess what Kat is? Besides being an awesome person and a
great Thirty-One sponsor, she is the incoming president of the PTO. BAH! Are
you dying? Cuz I thought I was going to when I heard that! Guess who’s going to
be helping the PTO this year?
God
is so funny! I love (and sometimes hate) how He sneaks up on you and gives you
opportunities to grow when you least expect it. And I LOVE how He blesses you
immensely when you follow His lead.
How has He challenged you to be uncomfortable lately?
