Dreams Become a Reality

My family and I are involved in a not for profit ministry. Unfortunately, the term “not for profit” so aptly describes the continuous fiscal state of our ministry. Five years ago, finances were unusually severe. We were preparing for a large fundraising walkathon yet the months before we were not able to be paid. Yet God was there and He provided. A dear supporter of our work dropped off a freezer load of leftover food from a family reunion. A few months later we again saw God’s hand. After the walkathon, my family was exhausted and in need of a vacation-- but how could we afford it? A dear family in Vermont heard of our plight, they opened their beautiful 50 acre mountain top home retreat to us. They provided us with phenomenal hospitality and home cooked meals --all FREE. It was through this experience that God gave us a glimpse of our future. You see, we have always opened our home to anyone in need and lived our lives as a ministry unto others. Yet we were often limited by finances.

It was during this time that the doors opened for my husband and I to get involved with Shaklee. We always enjoying helping others--- now the possibilities were endless! As a result of our homebased Shaklee business, my kids actually have a bank account for the first time in their lives. We can now think of college as a possibility for our three homeschooled children; Josiah, Lydia and Hannah. What a tremendous joy to be able to be with my children during these early formative years.

Best of all, because of our Vermont Mountain Top Retreat Experience-- the door has been opened for us to being able to provide respite to weary travelers-- especially those in need of vacation, but limited by funds. We have just purchased
171/2 acres in the Endless Mountains of PA. We hope to build our loghome retreat in the next few years. What I should have said, prior to all this, as of 4 years ago, my husband and I had no retirement plans for the future. After all working for a not for profit ministry, retirement and pension plans is something that was never a possibility. With Shaklee, we can actually see how God has provided for our future. He provides for those who seek His ways.

What a blessing Shaklee has been as we pursue living our lives as a ministry to others.

PS. This is a picture of our land in the beautiful Endless Mountains of PA