Market updates etc.

Sorry for the lack of posts lately I just really have not had time to post (or check facebook which might actually be a good thing). I hope I don't lose any readers because of it :( Anyway, we had girl scout camp last week and I volunteered for 2 full days and Adam got to go too- he had a blast! Last Wed. I was out in the rain and then hail trying to make "pigs in the blanket" which is basically a hot dog with a biscuit slapped on it. Well, let's just say they turned out to be just pigs- no blanket by the time they were rescued from the storm! This week is vacation bible school which I am also volunteering for- somehow I am the science leader (??????????) how did that happen? It's been going well but I am so shaky with science. The past few weeks have been humbling- starting a new direction in my life is filled with uncertainty and new learning experiences. Where as a veteran teacher I was experienced and ready for any situation I am starting all over now. There are many times I doubt myself and what I am doing but on the other hand it is VERY fun and exciting. and exhausting. The markets are going well- especially the Tues evening market. It is such a fun atmosphere- people are willing to try new foods and ready to eat. Sat market is less food oriented and people are thinking about breakfast because its in the morning. Less people willing to try something new. But we actually did pretty well there too considering all those things. I will TRY to post some pics if I can find a moment!

Dreams

I have a new dream now that I am driven too. Sometimes I think what if this is all for nothing? But then I stuff that thought down and focus on what I need to do. It can be lonely when you have a dream and no one else understands what you want to do or is as excited and motivated like the way you are. Challenges are only there to make you become stronger. Do not give up on your dreams! I truly believe that those dreams are seeds that God planted to see what you will do with it, how bad you want it and how hard you are willing to work for it. What if everyone gave up at every moment of adversity? If I really didn't want to pursue this dream I could name a million reasons why NOT to do this as I am sure that every person walking on this earth could think of just as many reasons to give up on their own dream (time, money, effort, energy, risk, etc) but I really want to try. So even if I end up doing this on my own I can say I TRIED I put in the full effort even if no one else cares.

Dreams
by Langston Hughes


Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.


Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.


"All men dream but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible."
T.E. Lawrence

Keepin on....

Trying to move forward. I hate to post when I am feeling discouraged but that is all a part of trying something new. Challenges and obstacles are all a part of the journey. Things are going well overall- Wejdan (sister in law) is here helping me. She has been here for two weeks and helping me soooooo much. She is an incredible worker- so fast and efficient. I really need the help with all the cooking and hauling and selling. But, I know she is not going to stay forever so I have to get in my mind that I will need to do this myself at some point. Our menu right now is: hummus, tabouli (parsley salad), baba ganouj (eggplant dip), couscous salad, falafel, stuffed grape leaves, spinach pies, pita bread, and pita chips. Things have been selling and some things are sold out. I am feeling kindof bummed right now because I feel the momentum slowing a bit. I just got the bill today from the kitchen and it is not all what we talked about. Future reference: get EVERYTHING in writing. Bummed. I know we will get it straightened out or I will have to find another kitchen. Gotto keep moving.

I am so blessed with this opportunity that God has given me. I have to remember that it is not what I can or cannot do but my expectation is from HIM. I doubt myself all the time but then I just remember that.

We stayed in Yellowstone last weekend with Summer's girl scout troop- that experience was awesome to say the least. We were staying right smack in park with bison wandering nearby. It was so beautiful. I will post pictures soon. I think Wejdan enjoyed it too. This are all new experiences for us. This week is girl scout camp for Summer and I am volunteering three days. The week after that is Vacation Bible School all week and I am the science leader for the older kids. So June will be quite busy. Hopefully I will have some good news to update you with. God bless.