When you commit yourself to serving the Lord and trusting in His ability to provide, you are choosing to live on a different edge most people are not acquainted with. I was a public school teacher for 15 years. Twice a month I received a check for the work that I did, health insurance was provided and my expenses were manageable. In 1995 I left me career...no more paychecks or health insurance and my expenses increased....life on the edge began. I raised support through individuals, churches and foundations for me as a missionary and for the ministry/work that the Lord was calling me to do. That calling involved a lot of international travel, thereby increasing my ministry expenses even as my own expenses increased as my family grew in numbers. Although I've been blessed with many faithful supporters who continue to support me to this very day, more financial support has always been needed. I've witnessed first hand how the Lord provides...always just what is needed when it is needed. I have many amazing stories about this that i can tell, but i can't adequately explain how it happens, even though I've experienced it time and time again. Living on this edge, where you rely on the Lord and others the Lord moves in to help meet your needs, is a humbling experience and a growing experience. Today, I'm faced with attempting to fulfill a vision for the work that I do, that will require my full attention and time. I've realized, for the health of my family, my own well being and my ministry, I need to be "fully" supported. I've been pursuing my calling for 27 years, full time for the past 16 years, and I've never been fully supported. That has to change. So, I'm engaged in raising $3,135 in monthly support. Full support for me and my three girls is $5,000 a month. I've learned to trust in His ability to provide. I'm trusting in His ability to help me attain this financial goal as a missionary. It's a goal I've never fully pursued before....maybe it wasn't a need then. I know it is now, given the vision I have for what I desire to do in and through EPPIC. As always, I say; "Lord willing....by January 15. 2012, I'll be looking back on this blog...fully supported!" A very special "THANK YOU" to all of you that have been so faithful in your support over the years, as I have partnered with you in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ all over the world through EPPIC's mission and ministry.