LIVIN ON A PRAYER !!

“woah, we’re half way there. woah, livin’ on a prayer”

THANK YOU BON JOVI FOR THESE WORDS OF TRUTH !! haha

Crazy to think that 6 months ago I was accepted into the race, and now here i am HALFWAY through the fundraising journey. None of this is even possible without EACH and every person who has given (and prayed/shared a post). The couple who donated numbers I can’t even comprehend, and the girl who spared a dollar from her pocket. $7,800 has been raised in 6 months. How WILD is that !?!?! THANK YOU !

I could never form words that express my gratitude to the fullest extent. 

T-shirts. Keys for the Journey. Support Letters. Go Rings. Adopt-a-Box. Instagram Stories. Facebook Posts. Conversations. 6 MONTHS!

Who even knew it was possible! From the beginning there were doubts. From me, from friends, and even my parents (how could you not be?) this fundraising journey seemed kinda nuts. But God is BIG as heck and does BIG things. He called me here, and told me that He would provide in His time through His will. 

My squad loves the saying, “God’s will, God’s bill,” and it is honestly so true. God would never call you somewhere, but not provide the means of getting there. and that gives me a lot of hope and expectation. 

And now I continue to get to know my amazing squad (especially all my ladies !) and in less than 8 months i embark on this journey FOR REAL. World Race becomes real life. 

With all this being said I now have $7,800 to raise to complete this fundraising journey. crazy right???? God’s got this! and I would love for you to join this incredible journey with me. Here is how you can help:

PRAY: Prayer is huge and powerful. The enemy flees when you call on the ALMIGHTY! Pray for the funds, for all doubts to be diminished, for continuous hope and expectation, for my amazing squad, for my adviser (HEY THERE DREW), and for an amazing 8 months before I launch. 

SHARE: Tell your friends! Share a post! Subscribe to my blog! The more people who know the better! Whether its a mention to your neighbor, your best friend, your dog, or your grandma when ya visit her. 

GIVE: Like I said earlier, even the dollar is a blessing. one dollar moves me closer to $15,600. $1! $5! $20! $100! Whatever you are able to give blesses me and blesses the kingdom of heaven. A donation is so much bigger than me and you! it advances the kingdom, brings glory to His name, and SPREADS THE GOSPEL ! I am also looking for more friends/family/couples/individuals/strangers/etc. who are interested in monthly giving! Whether its a monthly $10, or monthly $50 (or anywhere in between, below, or above) it has been so incredible being able to speak with my amazing monthly supporters. This is also a partnership with you, and involves monthly emails, thank yous, and updates for me that becomes a conversation and relationship! Don’t hesitate to click the donate button to become one (or even just for a one-time donation)!! 

y’all are incredible and this next season is going to be INSANE! God is good, so freaking good! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me get here, Jesus has a lot in store 🙂

-gretchen !!

ps: money is still processing to my AIM account but you will be able to see the current amount in the coming week! much love peeps