Blessings Abound

We're not sure exactly where this complicated path is taking us, but in the uncertainty it helps to "stop and smell the roses." In other words, it is good for the spirit and soul to take in and reflect on all the ways we have been blessed on this crazy journey. Of course, we have to start with our clients who have believed and trusted in us from the beginning; singles who are dedicated to living in obedience to standards set forth and refusing to compromise. Their patience has been such a blessing. We continue to pray for you guys every day with belief that God will favor you in this area also. It is with great anticipation we await the launch of the new structure that will make it easier and less expensive for others to get involved. Secondly, we're so thankful for all the new friends and acquaintances we have met and shared ideas with; people who have a lot more important things to do than spend their time with two crazy ladies from the Midwest. Their input has really been a godsend and we believe part of the long-term design of Cache' Connections. Now, I must get specific about a few amazing confirmations that Linda and I have experienced that have been a reminder and encouragement during the more discouraging times. 1.) after getting a little concerned about financials and asking God for a confirmation that He was still in this, within a half-an-hour, (I'm not exaggerating at all) someone standing in my driveway to give me an unexpected check for nearly the exact amount of a payment we needed to make. 2.) flying to New York to meet with an investment group, switching our seats at the last minute, and sitting by someone on the plane that has been very successful in the Internet business (let's just call him John Smith)...he was kind enough to talk to us all the way there and shared with us some information that saved us thousands of dollars and allowed this business to continue without investors....then, our new friend and advisor, found himself coming to Peoria, IL this week (the first time in a year) and offered to have dinner with us and help us in our planning. 3.) randomly finding an excellent company to create our website. Our new friend, Gary, at Active Media Architects, has a gift for business and entrepreneurship and has helped us out so many times with this somewhat uncharted territory. There you go...these are just a few of many amazing confirmations we've experienced. But before giving you the idea this is all great and easy, let me say, this road is a prickly path full of thorns and detours and not for the faint of heart, but Linda and I decided when we started this business that we would rather live a life striving for our God-given destiny than living on the safe-side and never experiencing what it could have been like. As Joel Osteen says, "God's plan for our lives is that we continually rise to new levels. But how high we go in life, and how much God's favor and blessings we experience, will be directly related to how well we follow his directions." It kind of feels like having a blindfold on and trying to find your way by wandering around aimlessly. Sometimes we get turned around and disoriented, but if we are patient and wait and listen hard enough, we can detect the small faint voice guiding us along the way.