I have been thinking about what we can do while we travel that would add meaning to others' lives and to teach our children about giving back to this world God blessed us with. It is important for us to leave a legacy to these kids, that they know there is more to life than the me syndrome so common in our world and even our house on occasion .
We have considered volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, rebuilding the South, working at soup kitchens and even picking up trash. There is also the idea of raising money for some worthy cause. We are not sure yet and need to discuss this further as a family but I just feel a real desire to give back and not just indulge while on this trip. We really are blessed beyond measure with our health, and friends & families that love us, a God who cherishes us but it just feels better to give than receive and so I pray that we get divine direction to make this trip one that changes not only our lives but everyone we meet in some way. This life is not our own and we are to lay it down for His purpose and calling. I know that this journey was something God placed within the destiny of this family.
It is funny the lessons we learn along the way. Next month the mortgage interest on our house will jump 3%. Increasing our payments by over $2oo a month. It really just confirms for us it is time to leave this behind and simplify our lives. I saw on the news tonight that over half of the millions of people who also choose the adjustable rate mortgage (we did b/c it was cheaper for us monthly, not looking into the future of course) a few years back will have to foreclose on their homes due to the increase in monthly mortgage payment. I am glad ours is only $200, many were upwards of $800-1000. Totally insane. We bought this house when the market was hot. I hope and pray now that it is really in a slump that we can sell in January as planned.
We originally wanted to be on the road by May 16, 2008. The 15 year anniversary from our first cross country trip (how cool is that) but since this whole mortgage thing we would like to sell sooner than that. January normally isn't the best time of year to sell but God's hand is upon us and we give Him all the glory so let the praise begin.
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I think Habitat for Humanity would be so awesome! You and John are such wonderful parents your children are so blessed to have you! I Love You!!
Giving back is such an awesome idea! I've just begun to consider doing this so your commitment is an inspiration to me. I never thought of this but man what a great idea! Thank you for blogging about it.
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