Rob's Ramblings

Tomorrow ends a 3-day stretch of a very tiring process. Many of you prayed for me and for my stamina, and I truly appreciate it. It began with a week-long trip to Tijuana, only to turn around for a week of Junior High camp, which blurred into VBS, which ends tomorrow. Don't think for a second that I didn't enjoy myself, because I did. I enjoyed immensely spending time with the kiddos and making them smile. From chasing little Salvador around on the playground in Mexico, to sharing Biblical truths to the Junior Highers (which I have discovered I really enjoy that age!), to portraying a variety of Bible characters in VBS. It's been a crazy and enjoyable ride. However, it's also been a very tiring ride. And when you factor in the emotional process I went through determining God's call on my life.....let's just say that when Friday night falls, I will fall...into bed! I have to work the ball fields over the weekend, followed by 2 very early-rise days of inservice, and then Wednesday I can finally collapse into a heap.  After all of that, I have to say...I love my life and what God is doing with it.

I also had a thought this past week; it was suggested to me that in an effort to raise funds for my December missions trip (of which I am 0% funded, LOL), I try my hand at selling some of my baked goods. I love to cook, and have been complimented for my peppernuts, cookies, brownies, cupcakes, etc. (an assortment of my Christmas goodies).  I have considered creating a Facebook page featuring what I am making, prices, and a place where people can place orders. What do you think? I'm going to toss this idea out to you and let you comment, Message me, and give me your input. This could raise funds, in addition to any donations that might come in. I really, really, want to get to Tijuana this December. My heart is there. I am willing to do pretty much anything. I actually talked to the people at my neighborhood Dillons store (yeah, I even went there), but there aren't any positions open at this time. So, that is my idea. I'm open to your input and hope you might give me some insight. Is this practical? Is this something you think would be profitable?

I will not sell my produce. I offered it for free at the beginning of the season, and would feel funny about charging people for it. All that I will be able to offer is tomatoes. Everything else is pretty much a loss. I can't understand it. The soil in this yard must be cursed. I had a bountiful garden on Main Street, and this garden hasn't produced well at all. I have some green tomatoes, but will not offer them until I have more popping out. I'll let you know via this blog when you can come and get 'em! Yep, the fringe benefits of reading Rob's Ramblings! :-)

I am getting ready to turn in early. Please pray for my sleep. I have been having dreams and waking up in the night thinking I am in Tijuana, camp, or VBS. I've not gotten a good night's sleep since Tijuana, and that's 3 weeks, folks. I appreciate your prayers in this regard. Thanks for being faithful readers! May God richly bless you!