Friday, February 25, 2011
$5 = TOTAL $170.50 (w/Tyndale matching = $341.00) = 1335 meals to FeedMyStarvingChildren
Didn't pay for Jimmy Johns, but I got it, because of the kind person who gave me a gift card Monday!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
$1.50 = TOTAL $165.50 (w/Tyndale matching = $331.00) = 1296 meals to FeedMyStarvingChildren
this definitely would have been a Starbucks day, but not a Jimmy Johns one. I had some good leftovers to bring. So $1.50 for the iced coffee I didn't have.
Sidenote: I got an anonymous letter left on my desk this morning from someone at work. It had a $20 gift card to Jimmy Johns and said "Jen- So you can contribute and still enjoy Jimmy Johns"
that was so nice and unexpected! So thanks, if you're reading this!
Sidenote: I got an anonymous letter left on my desk this morning from someone at work. It had a $20 gift card to Jimmy Johns and said "Jen- So you can contribute and still enjoy Jimmy Johns"
that was so nice and unexpected! So thanks, if you're reading this!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
$5.00 = TOTAL $164 (w/Tyndale matching = $328.00) = 1284 meals to FeedMyStarvingChildren
I brought a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on Thursday instead of going to Jimmy Johns.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
$6.50, TOTAL $159 (w/Tyndale matching = $318.00) = 1245 meals to FeedMyStarvingChildren
I really really want to go to Jimmy Johns and Starbucks today for lunch. But I'm holding back (living with less). After eating badly this last weekend, I should be ok with that.
So, instead I've got leftovers which I just finished and weren't that filling. Maybe I'll have some oatmeal later. Part of the reason I want Starbucks today is I'm still reading that Spurgeon book, and I just love reading at Starbucks. Maybe I'll indulge myself one day next week (hmm, we'll see, maybe I shouldn't). And I've been sick, so haven't been working out during lunch to distract me from my Starbucks desire.
Of course, this blog should be reminding me of the big scheme of things. And how I have nothing to complain about. I've got it so good, and am very blessed. So yes, I will focus on that! And I'll focus on how this $6.50 will equal 25 meals for Feed My Starving Children. Man that seems unreal. I'm glad I added that up again to see the affect one Jimmy Johns and Starbucks visit can have! Oh, and I forgot, add 25 meals times 2, since Tyndale donates. So it's 50 meals for Feed My Starving Children because of my staying at work and eating cheap leftovers instead of going out. Wow, now THAT seems unreal.
Here's the equation again:
So, instead I've got leftovers which I just finished and weren't that filling. Maybe I'll have some oatmeal later. Part of the reason I want Starbucks today is I'm still reading that Spurgeon book, and I just love reading at Starbucks. Maybe I'll indulge myself one day next week (hmm, we'll see, maybe I shouldn't). And I've been sick, so haven't been working out during lunch to distract me from my Starbucks desire.
Of course, this blog should be reminding me of the big scheme of things. And how I have nothing to complain about. I've got it so good, and am very blessed. So yes, I will focus on that! And I'll focus on how this $6.50 will equal 25 meals for Feed My Starving Children. Man that seems unreal. I'm glad I added that up again to see the affect one Jimmy Johns and Starbucks visit can have! Oh, and I forgot, add 25 meals times 2, since Tyndale donates. So it's 50 meals for Feed My Starving Children because of my staying at work and eating cheap leftovers instead of going out. Wow, now THAT seems unreal.
Here's the equation again:
$1 donated to FeedMyStarvingChildren=4 meals (3.917 to be exact) To get the total number of meals that will go to Feed My Starving Children take the dollar amount times 3.917. $100 equals 391 meals.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
$5, TOTAL $152.5 (w/Tyndale matching = $305.00) = 1194 meals
No Jimmy Johns today = $5. We had an InDesign training work lunch and I ate leftovers.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
$5, TOTAL $147.5 (w/Tyndale matching = $295.00) = 1155 meals
No Jimmy Johns = $5. Worked out and brought lunch instead.
Friday, February 4, 2011
$3, TOTAL $142.5 (w/Tyndale matching = $285.00) = 1116 meals
CLOSE CALL
I was so tired on my way home from work last night, and was thinking of all the things I needed to get done. So I thought, I'll just get one little McDonald's coffee, what's the harm in that. And since I was also very hungry I figured I'd get one little McDonald's fries. So I pull over into the drive thru, and was getting into line. And I prayed "God I want to do your will, but I really need this" (nice prayer, I know), and I felt Him say back "Jen, this isn't my will". So I pulled out of the drive thru and back onto the street. Once I was out of there I felt much better, and was happy I didn't do it. But man, on the way to McDonalds, thinking about that coffee and warm fries, I couldn't imagine myself NOT getting them. So, $3 to Feed My Starving Children, instead of to something I don't need.
One more story. Last night I had a dream I was shopping. I don't think I've ever had a shopping dream. And I was at the Gap (which I don't really like that much, everything falls apart that I've gotten there the last few times, which I admit, was several years ago so maybe it's improved). So, I'm happily shopping (in my dream) and pick out all these really cute clothes that fit so nicely, and I also picked out two pairs of shoes that were awesome and I thought could go with lots of different outfits. Then I get to the counter and remember my new year's resolution and Feed My Starving Children. I struggled with what to do. Finally, I decided not to buy the stuff. But I woke up wanting to go shopping.
That was one of the clearest dreams I've had in a while. I do not need to go shopping. My clothes are fine. I could go to Goodwill if I really wanted to.
alright, on with my day. It's a quarter tell 7am and Jonas is starting to wake up.
I was so tired on my way home from work last night, and was thinking of all the things I needed to get done. So I thought, I'll just get one little McDonald's coffee, what's the harm in that. And since I was also very hungry I figured I'd get one little McDonald's fries. So I pull over into the drive thru, and was getting into line. And I prayed "God I want to do your will, but I really need this" (nice prayer, I know), and I felt Him say back "Jen, this isn't my will". So I pulled out of the drive thru and back onto the street. Once I was out of there I felt much better, and was happy I didn't do it. But man, on the way to McDonalds, thinking about that coffee and warm fries, I couldn't imagine myself NOT getting them. So, $3 to Feed My Starving Children, instead of to something I don't need.
One more story. Last night I had a dream I was shopping. I don't think I've ever had a shopping dream. And I was at the Gap (which I don't really like that much, everything falls apart that I've gotten there the last few times, which I admit, was several years ago so maybe it's improved). So, I'm happily shopping (in my dream) and pick out all these really cute clothes that fit so nicely, and I also picked out two pairs of shoes that were awesome and I thought could go with lots of different outfits. Then I get to the counter and remember my new year's resolution and Feed My Starving Children. I struggled with what to do. Finally, I decided not to buy the stuff. But I woke up wanting to go shopping.
That was one of the clearest dreams I've had in a while. I do not need to go shopping. My clothes are fine. I could go to Goodwill if I really wanted to.
alright, on with my day. It's a quarter tell 7am and Jonas is starting to wake up.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
$6.5, TOTAL $139.5 (w/Tyndale matching = $279.00) = 1092 meals
Again, no Jimmy Johns. This is for yesterday, the snow day! So that will be another $5.
Today I had more expensive leftovers, but no coffee, so add another $1.50 for that.
Today I had more expensive leftovers, but no coffee, so add another $1.50 for that.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
$5, TOTAL $133 (w/Tyndale matching = $266.00) = 1041 meals
Again, no Jimmy Johns. Had leftovers. Tomorrow will be a snow day! so that will be another $5. Can't wait to see how much snow we get, and take Jonas outside to play in it.
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