Tuesday night hunger

Today was one filled with activity.  So because I am so gung ho about doing this marathon I feel strongly that I should work for the funds to get there.  Ok, so there is the little thing about us not having any money but that is only second to my desire to do this all the way.  I was going to use family funds but as it turns out those funds were used for school fees and books.  So I have been racking my brain on ways I can earn money.  I have very few talents but one talent I do have and I feel I am good at is cooking (go figure).  However it is hard to make cash by cooking.  So I was really trying hard to find ways to earn this money.  Close to $800 in total.  I started asking around to see if anyone knew of those survey places, or of testing or anything I could do without leaving my children with a sitter.  It was like manna from heaven!  Really!  I had a job today that I actually enjoyed, most people don't enjoy cleaning but for me it is satisfying to see an end product right away.  I had been thinking about making jewelry.  I have made jewelry in the past but only as gifts.  So I wanted to put some on e-bay or something.  The overhead cost of equipment and supplies was going to be too much.  before noon I got a call from someone I have not spoken to about any of this who is giving away all her jewelry equipment and supplies and was wondering if I was interested.  I had been praying about how I could do this and it has been made clear the path I should go.  I believe we when we ask for help or guidance we don't always just get what we need.  I still have to work for the money (although it would be nice if money just floated ever so gently to my front door) but He has shown me the way by whispering to others.  A big shout out to all the people who are making this possible for me.  Including my friend who watched my children while I worked.  This evening was soccer practice and so we were at the soccer fields until almost 8pm.  So dinner was eggs and yogurt and cheese.  I did not want to eat because I knew I would be running soon. Not to mention I hate eggs!  I ended up going to the neighbors house to run the treadmill (yes, I hate it but it is handy) because it was dark and frankly as much as I enjoyed last night I would prefer someone with me.  As there was no one to watch the children I was running alone.  So I watched Iron Chef while I ran.  Good workout because her treadmill is inclined and makes it rough to run/walk.  I did 20 minutes and fell off the machine in exhaustion.  I have had two huge glasses of water and a, getting ready for a third and I am hitting the sack!  Blake is good, we have not heard from the children's hospital.  Its a waiting game.  We are pretty sure he is having surgery but the degree of the biopsy is still unknown.  Miracles happen every day, even for slackers like me!  Bye