Faith is tough. Stepping out in Faith is even harder. BUT, it all requires Faith in God's plan. Since my husband surrendered to God's call into ministry, we have had to rely on full faith to get thru....I'm talking faith in God to provide, to heal when needed, and to keep up with the everyday needs of a family of 4. Over and over we have seen God's provision. Whether it was groceries we didn't knew how we would purchase, bills that need to be paid, or tuition, it has all been there. God works like that. Last year just before Christmas I remember praying that I could find something that would help us get a little extra push toward our financial goals. Not something big....not something huge....just to help provide. Just a day later- God provided a helper for me in my Sunday School Class and within minutes I was provided with the opportunity to care for his daughter. It still gives me chills thinking about it! They stepped out on faith- I stepped out in faith. A few months later after making my sons' birthday cake, friends were surprised that I could decorate a cake. I hadn't done a cake in many years- it is a tough task with little people and I just stopped...but it was a passion that began many years ago with a few very cool dinosaur cakes for my nephews when I was about 12 (and am very grateful that I have no pictures of them! ). I missed doing them, but was happy to give friends (and occasionally HEB) my business. I offered to make a cake for a party. Then a friend hired me to make her mother's cake.....and then.....out of no where.....I was booked....SOLID! Never did I think people would refer this girl out of the blue to make a cake for a friend. I was overwhelmed and stressed and scared. BUT, I had been handed an opportunity and took it. So....I bake during naps. I bake early in the morning. I bake late at night. I specialize in fondant...or what my husband dubs "adult playdo"! I am amazed at the faith people have put in me to create a cake for their grandparents 50th anniversary, mother's 60th suprise party, a church anniversary, child's 1st birthday, graduations, or just to take to a family reunion. I am quite proud of many of the creations- but I am amazed at God's workmanship thru my hands- because this is not all me. There is no way this is just my hands at work. I am amazed and thank God with every order. I celebrate with each birthday. I am excited for each new baby blessed at a shower. I am in awe of the love each of my clients and friends pour into the details of their orders. So for now, cake is my medium.....frosting.....fondant....and cake. Who would have thought, God would work thru my hands....that same one that required surgery a few years ago because I couldn't even hold my child without my wrist locking....or cut with scissors or write with my dominate hand??! I am amazed!! God is awesome!
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