believing

So, it's the middle of February. The month is halfway over. And I have just received the first donation for the Harbor Humane Society.

I really don't want to play the guilt trip card here, because I don't think that's a good way to get people to make a difference.

But I just feel so frustrated. 

I tried to prepare myself for situations like this. I knew every month wouldn't have a fantastic outcome. That sometimes the goals would not be met.

I know I can't change the world. And I can't force people to WANT to change the world either. I know I have made a difference simply by providing information--even the actual donation is small. 


But right now--it feels like it's all for nothing. And I sort of just want to throw in the towel and quit. 

Because it just doesn't make sense to me. I know there are factors here that could be effecting this month--maybe no one wants a new picture. Maybe people don't think animals are a priority when so many people are suffering. Maybe people hate Etsy. I don't know.

But I refuse to let this ruin my faith in the project. I know it can work. I know God gave me these talents to help people and organizations.
But if I give up now--who am I really letting down?

The animals. The Harbor Humane Society. All of the people who had faith in the project. Myself.

I know getting that ONE donation right before I went to post this is God's way of telling me to keep my chin up. So I will. I don't care--I'll buy food AND eat all the money I spent on the pictures.

This project is much MUCH bigger than me. Bigger than what I can see or feel. I have to believe that to keep going.

Be the change. Make the difference.