#Giving Tuesday 2017

(Remember TL:DR is a summary at the bottom if you don't have time to read the whole update)

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This summer I was introduced to the term "History's Handful". Individuals in this group have purposed during their lifetime to give One Million Dollars towards the fulfillment of the Great Commission. Something within me stirred; this is something I'd love to do! From Adopting/sponsoring kids to drilling clean water wells to completing Bible translations in the heart languages of Deaf individuals around the world - these veins run deep within me! Those of you who know my financial situation and socio-economic status might smile and think "bless your heart". I'd agree with you - I have no where near the capital needed to give away $1 million dollars over the course of my lifetime.. Maybe if I write a book, and give all the proceeds away I could get close.. Or if I came up with an app, and donated all the revenue.. I have many inventor/creator type ideas, but no entrepreneurial wit or patience. (If you have that ability, I'll share my ideas and we can split the donations of the proceeds to our charities of choice? deal?!)

I am also encouraged to read about people who live on 10% of their income and give away 90%.. We're struggling to live on the 90% currently, but to live on less and be able to give more is always our goal! Currently we strive to be good stewards of what we have and to give as generously as we are able when a situation arrises - exhibit A: While traveling home, we ended up filling the tank of the Turkish visitor at the gas station the other day and giving him the $50 Aldi gift card we had so he could purchase food for his family since he left his wallet at the hotel during his travels and had yet to reclaim it.

I start out with all these examples because I know that it can seem like I'm always asking for monetary donations ((cuz I am ;) I can't do this work that God has given me on my own, and the part I need the most help with is the money part)) BUT - I don't want you to think that my attitude towards the money you give is indifferent or demanding. I'm on the front lines with you! I want to be a generous giver just as much as I challenge you to be one! I subscribe to a blog entitled Gospel Patrons which endeavors to engage people who desire to be involved in a similar mission as History's Handful - without the one million dollar number attached ;) Their goal is to reflect God's generosity in advancing the message of Jesus.

An article they recently published is a great reminder of how we are all in this together. Some are the suppliers and others are the order fulfillment department while still others (to take the analogy further) are the shipping team and the customer service reps ;) Somedays I'd love to leave the customer relations job and be on the supplying end - to have the knowhow to develop products that customers purchase with money - to get something tangible and less messy than working with people and their brokenness all the time. I can easily become disillusioned that I'm just peddling myself and my talents for no real profit, or that the "gospel that I'm selling" is not as cool as the new iPhone and all it's features..

Often I think it would be easier to just earn the money to pay for the ministry in a "one-man-band" capacity and therefore not be a burden to any one else rather than to trust God to provide. But then I'm reminded that the grass always seems greener on the other side, and if I'm not walking out in the faith that my God will supply all my needs (and that of the ministry) according to His glorious riches, then I'm squandering my own green grass ;) as well as robbing you of the opportunity to join me in the gospel pursuit.

I've put "Joining History's Handful" on my bucket list, and will continue towards that endeavor - and I want to invite you to join me in pursing that in your own lives as well. One Million is a lot of 000's.. But don't let that intimidate you - You all know the story about the boy throwing starfish back into the sea.. "You can't help them all.." he's challenged by an onlooker. "No," He replies, "but I can help this one."
This week, many people will take part in #Giving Tuesday.

⇨ Please prayerfully ask our Abba "which one is my one?" and start there! ⇦

 I'd love to have this ministry be your one - but more than that, I want your finances to not control you or limit your ability to give. If this Tuesday is a step breaking the chains of consumerism and giving control of your budget to God, then that's a great first step! If you would be lead to join the ministry partners that fund this ministry I have a matching grant for this calendar year for that expires December 31st. I've raised $9,620 toward the matching amount, so in the month of December, every dollar raised will be doubled up to $10,380! Please join me in pursuing the heart of our GENEROUS God and imitating him in providing ways for others to hear (in this ministries case - SEE!) the gospel and respond!

TL:DR

** I wanna join the History's Handful club (a group of people dedicated to donate $1Million to the great commission), but I can't without your help. **
** This article is worth your time and consideration. **
** If you choose to be a supplier (see the article) - I have a matching grant for all donations made in December - up to $10,380! I'd love to be the recipient of your generosity! **


Soli Deo Gloria

T[her]sday: Her day, her way.. Jenna Math 101

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 "Every number has a name, every name has a story and every story matters to God."
 I try to make sure I get those stories in print in my Meditations&Musings4Mondays, "[what]S'up, Wednesday?" and FrienDay FriDay; but I've realized, I don't have a "numbers crunching post" for those who want the bottom line. Thus, I introduce "T[her]sday: Her day, her way.. Jenna Math". As a caveat though (and really a disclaimer to being terrible at math), these will be more entertaining than they are 100% accurate. "Jenna Math" as my family calls my adding ability often ends up a few numbers off.. So, with that in mind, enjoy these mostly accurate calculations of mine :)

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I landed in Richmond 3 hours ago for the ICOM conference.

I will start interpreting in 1 hour. 

This weekend, I am interpreting 8  different sessions - which you can watch online here!

The conference is only 4  days long - but that's four more days than I've previously left Jaelyn somewhere without me!

This is the 5 th and last time I'm going to link to the live stream web cast - if you have not yet clicked the link - do it now!!! ;)

Soli Deo Gloria
:D

T[her]sday: Her day, her way.. Jenna Math 101

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 "Every number has a name, every name has a story and every story matters to God."  I try to make sure I get those stories in print in my Meditations&Musings4Mondays, "[what]S'up, Wednesday?" and FrienDay FriDay; but I've realized, I don't have a "numbers crunching post" for those who want the bottom line. Thus, I introduce "T[her]sday: Her day, her way.. Jenna Math". As a caveat though (and really a disclaimer to being terrible at math), these will be more entertaining than they are 100% accurate. "Jenna Math" as my family calls my adding ability often ends up a few numbers off.. So, with that in mind, enjoy these mostly accurate calculations of mine :)
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In March, 10 Deaf students attended Big Break, meaning I needed 8 interpreters!

Those 8 interpreters, during the week that we were there, worked over 216 hours. 

My mom and I (and my daughter) drove a lil more than 28 hours down there and back over the course of 5 days (two days down, three days back).

My daughter is walking (behind a push toy) at 9 months and 1 week old (any day now, she will take off on her own!).

In 3 weeks I'm planning to leave town for 3ish weeks (see my post next week for finalized details). 

In that 3ish weeks, I'm probably going to drive 3,121  miles - YAY driving (not! - wanna drive with me? lmk if you wanna be my travel buddy)! 

Sadly, for the 2nd summer,  0 Deaf students signed up for Summer Project.

There are still 6 things this summer that need to be started or accomplished regarding 2 Deaf staff member joining staff next year!

As of May, I have had $1,280  donated towards the matching grant, 
meaning that since January, I have raised $2,560.

However, that leaves $25,976  to still be raised to reach my 2015 budget goal. 

With 5 months already down in the calendar year, I've got 7  months left until my matching grant "expires".

T[her]sday: Her day, her way.. Jenna Math 101

(YES, I know I juuuuuust sent out [what]S'up, Wednesday?", but I found these numbers fun.. so here's another update.. hopefully the next update has a PICTURE and a NAME of BABY BU!)

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 "Every number has a name, every name has a story and every story matters to God."
 I try to make sure I get those stories in print in my Meditations&Musings4Mondays, "[what]S'up, Wednesday?" and FrienDay FriDay; but I've realized, I don't have a "numbers crunching post" for those who want the bottom line. Thus, I introduce "T[her]sday: Her day, her way.. Jenna Math". As a caveat though (and really a disclaimer to being terrible at math), these will be more entertaining than they are 100% accurate. "Jenna Math" as my family calls my adding ability often ends up a few numbers off.. So, with that in mind, enjoy these mostly accurate calculations of mine :)

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It's now July.. meaning I am 9 months pregnant.

Wildwood Summer Project will conclude in 3 weeks. 
(so weird to have missed this whole summer!)

This week, I am 41  weeks pregnant.

I have emailed 14 you from my new email address. I still have over 39 to update/contact from my new email address!

Today, I am 287  days pregnant (give or take a few days).

As of right now, I am around 7 % complete in reaching my support goal.

Did I mention, I am 41  weeks pregnant? I can still clip my own toe nails though.. ;)

T[her]sday: Her day, her way.. Jenna Math 101

 "Every number has a name, every name has a story and every story matters to God."
 I try to make sure I get those stories in print in my Meditations&Musings4Mondays, "[what]S'up, Wednesday?" and FrienDay FriDay; but I've realized, I don't have a "numbers crunching post" for those who want the bottom line. Thus, I introduce "T[her]sday: Her day, her way.. Jenna Math". As a caveat though (and really a disclaimer to being terrible at math), these will be more entertaining than they are 100% accurate. "Jenna Math" as my family calls my adding ability often ends up a few numbers off.. So, with that in mind, enjoy these mostly accurate calculations of mine :)

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Today will be my 91st  post.
And my 3rd year of maintaining this blog.

Today is the 12th day of Wildwood Summer Project 2014. It's weird not being there, but also feels good to be home!

I am 33 weeks along with Baby BúPerry. 
Anywhere from 3 to 7 weeks till we meet BABY Bú! 

We have considered roughly 349 names.. however, no, we have not settled on 1 boy or 1 girl name yet.. ;)

Tomorrow, I will go take my 4/5 level certification test (required to continue interpreting in the state of Oklahoma.) I am currently a 4/4.. but it expires in August.. if I get a 5/5 score, I don't have to take it again (as it's good for life given I keep up the yearly required Continuing Education Units) :) 


Soli Deo Gloira
:D

T[her]sday: Her day, her way.. Jenna Math 101

 "Every number has a name, every name has a story and every story matters to God."
 I try to make sure I get those stories in print in my Meditations&Musings4Mondays, "[what]S'up, Wednesday?" and FrienDay FriDay; but I've realized, I don't have a "numbers crunching post" for those who want the bottom line. Thus, I introduce "T[her]sday: Her day, her way.. Jenna Math". As a caveat though (and really a disclaimer to being terrible at math), these will be more entertaining than they are 100% accurate. "Jenna Math" as my family calls my adding ability often ends up a few numbers off.. So, with that in mind, enjoy these mostly accurate calculations of mine :)

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I've been on this recruiting trip 4 weeks. 
In those 28 days, I've:
traveled on foot for 8.3 miles 
ridden in a car for 727 miles 
taken Public Transportation for 67.3 miles 
flown high in the sky for 1438 miles

I have been the recipient of 6 wonderful "bed and breakfast" hospitality from friends, new and old.
I've consumed 26 "free to me" meals, thanks to generous friends along the way :)

I have met:
10 Deaf students interested in Summer Project
4 Individuals interested in joining the Interpreting team
2 Churches willing to consider monthly support 

I am 15 weeks along with Baby BúPerry. 
I get to see my husband again in 7 days! 

I'll be home in 11 days. :D

Soli Deo Gloira
:D

Meditations&Musings4Mondays

Is it weird to say I've felt "pregnant with this post" for a little while now? Maybe it's all the baby talk with my sister-in-law (who does have a bun in the oven) that has me thinking in this kind of language.. anyway, this post has been germinating for a while - but I have a feeling labor is going to be a bit lengthy - so please bear with me.. 

If you've read any of my posts, you know that I have an aversion to $$ .. 
Not because I am greedy, and it's a temptation to me..
Not because I am jealous of others who have more than me..
Not even because I want to be filthy rich and not worry about it anymore.. 
It's because I have no #'s ¢!   [translation: I have no numbers sense!]
(yes, I used pictures - cuz that is something my brain does get!) 
Really, I just do not compute the value of money.. I know that 100 pennies = 1 dollar, but it's the practical retail value of things that makes no ¢ to me! IF someone says "I paid $80,000 for that car", I have no idea if it's a good deal or if they got robbed (and yes, people will clarify: it depends on what kind of car - new? or clunker? eh *shrug* nope.. not to me. It still doesn't compute.) I can operate a budget if the numbers are given to me, but to come up with how much is needed? nope. not even gonna try..

I also get frustrated with the idea of knowing the worth of your work. For instance, how much someone makes per hour. HOW in tar-nation are you suppose to weight the amount of work to a dollar sign? I realize this is the way the world operates, but it is incredibly foreign to me. If we want to have a conversation about language, and grammar, and syntax and roots of words/concepts and how slang derives from cultures, and the translation process from one language to another, and.. well you get my drift - I could go on allll day long! Languages make sense to me.. numbers (and $$$) not so much..

Which brings me to the musing that sprouted this post: Paychecks.. 
Currently I'm working as a freelance interpreter. That means payment comes on an hourly basis per job worked. I realize that many people make a living this way, I've just never had to count my hours so diligently to make ends meet. I guess I've been blessed to have had a salary before this that allowed me to live comfortably enough that I wasn't always pinching pennies. However, because of this new situation, I've been confronted with the reminder that I don't understand how money works. 

I am also contemplating the opportunity to go part/full time with Cru (the ministry I've been working with for a while now). The salary of this position comes from raising support - a.k.a. asking people for money. Now, I'm no stranger to this for short term needs. I feel very comfortable asking people to come along side me and support an endeavor that is "above and beyond" what my salary alone can support for a specific need. It's when I start to think about that salary being provided soley by laypeople that I start to think more deeply about this concept of value, worth, and money.. 

I can probably trace it back to not feeling worth other peoples' money BUT when I boil things down to the least common denominator - really everyone's paycheck comes from "laypeople".. cuz that's what companies give you, right? Part of the money they earned from people buying the product that you were selling? 
Football players are paid out of ticket sales $$. 
Old Navy employees are paid out of sweater sales $$. 
Car sales people are paid out of the profit off the car $$.
So the only difference in the ministry supported position is that people are putting $$ towards a person and they don't get a product back - right?
I guess it's the idea of consumerism vs donations.. 

And I think I get hung up on that idea - because as much as I could use some more funds in the bank currently, I don't want to buy the lie that materialist things are worth what America is trying to tell us they are. This is two-fold: I find myself irritated at all the advertisers and the "must need items". And I don't have a clue as to what the actual worth of something should be (due to my own ineptness coupled with the industries habit of marking prices up). 

For instance, I'm an artist. In my room, I have many random things for mixed media art pieces. I have quite a collection of canvases and painting supplies. My family would tell you all I've got is a giant mess though. And I can admit that I have accumulated things that I won't ever use, but as an artist sometimes you never know what it's going to be until it becomes what it is! :) Most all artwork I do is personal - gifts for family and friends, or something that has meaning to me. However, in lieu of trying to de-clutter, I've considered doing some artistic pieces as a supplement to my current income. I always find myself caught at the same mental impasse though.. 
--> I want to make some money. hmm.. I have too many things. Oh! I should sell them and get money for them. BUT how much are they worth? (IDK) AND if I sell them, then it's just going from clutter in my house to clutter in yours.. is that something I want to promote? How do I price something fairly when I have no idea it's worth? 
and round and round I go..

So I just continue to give away artistic pieces. 
Because I'd rather donate something, or volunteer my time instead of being paid for it. 
Because I don't understand how to figure out the value of art.
Because I can't find monetary worth in my time..

I have always enjoyed being the giver and tended to not be the receiver.. 

In line with that thought - is it always one OR the other though? I've just come out of a season of enough - one in which I was able to give freely when I saw needs or to causes I felt strongly about. However as I enter this new season of very-tight, does it have to be a season of "only receiving" for me now? I use to think that was the case. My experiences growing up had me thinking that made the most sense. But God is showing me that seasons of giving and seasons of getting can run hand-in-hand. Even in times of just-enough, I need to be sensitive to his nudge to give - cuz if he really does own those cattle on a 1,000 hills - then he's more than capable of providing what I need. And when money is inching closer to that red line, if he asks me to not only not drop one of my Compassion kids, but instead to add a young Deaf boy to the "children-of-my-heart" I support, I have to know that he will provide the funds to cover them.. You can call me crazy. And say I have no budget sense.. And I'll agree with you. Yet, that brings me to another point of money that I don't understand - How the Lord manages $$ among His people.

I've been interpreting for a public school soccer team recently. The coach is quite knowledgeable of the sport, and puts a great emphasis on team work. He stopped a scrimmage the other day to explain positioning to the young athletes. "Every one say trust," he instructed. "If you are out here on the field, I need you to TRUST your teammates. Don't be playing bunch ball. Don't be a ball hog. Trust that they can cover their position."

I was also recently interpreting at retreat [for Cru] and they were talking about support raising. They use the plan that God set up in Numbers for the Levites as their basis for saying "God wants to provide for all your needs. Asking people to give is a God appointed way to be in full time ministry." I think what God was saying to the Levites in Numbers was this "Here is your place on the team. Work for me. Trust your teammate to do their part and I'll provide for you." I often wonder how the other 11 tribes felt. They were told to give the 1/10th to God, but then the Levites got to use it as they saw fit.. Granted there were sacrifices to be made and specific regulations to follow, but still - I wonder if they felt jipped out of their best sheep, bulls, grain? And I'm not trying to make the analogy that if I join full time ministry, then I become a Levite, and you (dear reader) become one of the other tribes and must provide for me.. I think God has us all in simultaneous positions of a Levite and a member of the other tribes. [Back to that whole giving and getting in the same season thing.] 

What I am saying is - I often get frustrated? confused? disheartened on how I think this works. For instance, when I had my consistent salary, I gave 20%. [Like I said, if you give me an amount, and tell me it's for 'this purpose' then I'm good.] That was the way I knew that I was giving a decent amount. 
10% to Church. 
10% to other non-profits, para-church ministries, missionaries ect. 
But, each year that I put the amount I gave - which felt like a lot (I mean if most Americans don't even tithe 10%, then giving 20% is not slim - right?) - didn't get me any refunds on my taxes. Now, to be fair, it's not like I was rolling in the dough, but still. This is what I don't understand. When people make big donations at the end of the year for tax write-offs.. justhowmuchofonesincomearewetalking? And, when I give year round, versus someone giving at the end of the year for the tax break - how does one not balance the other out? *sigh* Yet another part of money that does not compute!

But it does bring me to the root of this post though. As I think about going back to Summer Project in New Jersey, I have to start thinking about funding. My dad has often laughs at me when it comes to figuring out what it will cost for all the interpreters stipends, travel, housing, ect. The number has been pretty large for the last two years. Due to increased demands, it will be even more for this coming year. My dad can't decide if I am undeterred in the fund raising because I *seemingly blindly* trust God to provide all that is needed or if I am not phased by the amount since I do not have an understanding of the value of the amount needed to be raised. I like to say it's a mix of both, however I often feel that in my WEAKNE$$ He is oh-so-very-evident! 

That being said [in my explained ignorance]- I would be remiss - after going through all of this processing, not to ask you to join my 'team' for this Summer endeavor. I promise I have oversight for my $$ies, and I have people with "# ¢" helping me come up with an estimated budget. It's not that I'm irresponsible with money, it's just the numbers like to swim in my head. Explaining all of this really is my way of saying, "I don't know how much to ask you to give.. $50 doesn't seem like it makes the "tax-back credit bracket" but $1,000 seems like a lot to ask for.. then again, I don't know what your budget can afford." So I ask in humility, as we come to the "end of the year" and people make those monetary donations for tax credit [that I don't understand how they get it] would you consider making a donation to the Wildwood Interpreters fund? Would you consider assigning a monetary worth to investing in the lives of Deaf college students? Would you help me provide value to the hours of interpreting work that goes into a Summer Project? If you are in my situation, pinching pennies, then please don't feel pressured to give. But, hey - if you're going to give, why not give to God working in the Deaf community - the largest unreached people group in America!

Should you feel lead - you can give online here: https://give.cru.org/2870830

Thanks in advance for walking with me through this labor of love. I appreciate you, whether we're Levites or Benjamites.. 

Soli Deo Gloria
:D

Tuesday's Tidbits: "sometimes I think.. "

Welp - Summer Project WILDWOOD 2012 is in full swing.. 

and (ready for my list of excuses) since

- I don't have consistent wi-fi/internet access at my apt

- I am still trying to figure out a consistent schedule here on Project

- My computer decided it was FULL and started groaning (locking up/freezing) if I tried to do anything (I was able to dump videos here and there - but if you have an extra external-hard-drive floating around, let me know.. I can put it to good use!) ;)

I was not sure what to update about after putting it off for so long, thus I just kept putting it off longer.. 

BUT .. without further ado.. I'll introduce my *hopefully* weekly entry of 

"Tuesday's Tidbits".. I think if I have a consistent idea that I'm shooting for I'll be more likely to blog.. These "tidbit's" will most likely have a common theme.. I think.. we'll see :)

So, here's some "tidbits" for today :)

* Lauren (my wonderful youngest sister) and I road tripped out to New Jersey over 4 days (and 1,800 miles) during the 3rd week of May. She was studly-awesome and drove 22 hours total (from Oklahoma to Washington D.C) *THANKS Sista!* :D

*Thus far on project, we've had 5 Interpreters come out to help cover the needs of the 3 Deaf students.  *shout.out.to CORY, RICH, CRAIG, CARA* :)

* Funds for the Interpreting account are currently sitting at $10,000 .. I'm blown away by the Lords provision.. and looking forward to seeing who He'll bring to partner with me for the last $7,000 :)

*Those 5 interpreters have done about 111 hours of work (that's recorded time, folks, not all the side conversations here and there) over the past 2.5 weeks :)

Can you guess the theme?

Do you like theses Tibits?

Tune in soon for my next "consistent weekly entry".. I've yet to name it yet.. but, no worries, it'll be something as fun and quirky as "Tuesday's Tidbits" ;)

Soli Deo Gloria

:D

"Es Por Ti"

As I've been gearing up to head back towards the North East coast, I will be the first to admit, I've not been good at keeping people updated or in the loop. Having just sent out my inaugural "I have a blog" e-mail, it seems necessary to have a post waiting for you (my lovely reader) to expand on what I'm doing this summer.. 

For those of you who have not yet heard, I am going back to New Jersey this summer with Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru or C3) to interpret for Summer Project. This year 2 Deaf students are attending, and I am excited to see what things the Lord has in store for us!

Auzy, (The Deaf student from last summer) is coming back this summer as a "Student/Staff Intern". This means that he will have 3 to 4 students under him, that he will meet with for the first half of the summer, and that he will be at project from May 23rd to July 2nd. On July 2nd, the staff leaves, and his part of the summer will be over. We tried to get Deaf Male Students to join this summer, but sadly there were not any guys who were able to fit it into their summer schedule. This means that Auzy's bible study/small group that he leads will be made up of Hearing students. To my knowledge this is the FIRST time a Deaf student has been in the "Student/Staff Intern" leadership role. I am STOKED to be a part of this summer!

The second student is a girl from Gallaudet (The only Liberal Arts college for Deaf students, located in Washington D.C.). She has been a part of C3 for 2 years on their campus, and  is excited to participate as a student for 10 weeks this summer! I hope to introduce you to her soon!

That being said, I am looking/planning to have a TEAM of interpreters this year. I already have the first 3 weeks of June set up to have a partner interpreter (YAY!!! Praise the LORD for HIS Provision!) and am hoping to flesh out the rest of the summer with a team.. 

In a preliminary e-mail I sent out for support raising purposes, I said I would be needing about $5,000  this year to make it all happen - or so I thought.. (we all know how poorly I interact with numbers tho - right?.. my affinity for numbers is on the -10 scale..) After I sat down with my dad.. and talked over the details, the more accurate budget reflects a number closer to $9,800.. (yeah- did we say I'm bad with numbers? I-know-I-know)

Currently I am sitting at $2,240.. which is enough to start out the summer, but I am definitely going to need more people to come along side and partner with me so that I can provide these 2 Deaf students with an accessible summer!

I head out Friday May 20th (yeah - that's in 5 days!) and start "waving my hands" on May 23rd in New Jersey. 

If you would join me in prayer for safe travels, and to "make good time" as we (my WONDERFUL High School friend Courtney who has graciously agreed to co-pilot with me) have TWO 12 hour days ahead of us, I would appreciate it. 

I think that's all for now.. please PLEASE pLeAsE let me know if you have any questions, or would like more details on how to partner in supporting me this summer (as I don't feel comfortable leaving that information here on the blog)  :)

Soli Deo Gloria
:D

"Es por ti, Jesus.. Solo por ti"