The Relevant Conference

random picture of my daughter looking very happy

Can you all believe it is July 1st today? Wow. I cannot. We started back to school today and it was so weird....school time!! I feel like life is flying by these days.

I have been seriously absent from here and apologies offered all around. If you follow me anywhere on the web you probably already know that I was hit with raging carpal tunnel a little over a week ago. This is the first time for me to experience carpal tunnel and it is not fun. Painting has virtually stopped...and so did blogging!

I wanted to pop in to say what's up?! and to ask to be joined in prayer over my {potentially} attendance at The Relevant Conference. I would love, love, love to be there. In fact, planned on being there. But our tax return was to pay the way....and the US government stiffed us over $3000. Yes, you read that right. While we are hoping the problem will be fixed, it's likely to not be anytime soon. They aren't really on our time schedule, 'ya know!

Basically, I cannot put the kind of financial burden this would cause, on my family. I have begun seeking sponsorships and have seen some interest, but no commitment at this point. So I'm asking my loyal readers and friends to join me in prayer over my attendance- or lack of! If the Lord doesn't want me there- for whatever reason- I am OK with that! I just need an answer :)

Like I said, painting has been put on hold except for a bit here and there each day. Slowly I'm finishing up a couple of pieces....and getting ready for my blog par-tay in August- which happens to also be my birthday month!

{{If you'd like to contribute to my Blogaversary Party in August by donating a giveaway, I'd love to work with you!}}

So to recap:

*Prayer over Relevant Conference- to go or not to go, that is the question.

*Raging carpal tunnel. Open to prayer on this as well. Paintings delayed.

*Blogaversary/Birthday Bash going down with Giveaways needed. Help.

Have a safe and happy 4th this weekend!!