In The Field

When I was first looking for a way to earn extra money from home, Discovery Toys was my favorite choice. I love how durable, entertaining, and educational their toys are. I wasn't thrilled with the party concept, but I love helping other mothers find quality toys for their kids. I had a disappointing start. My first two parties had to be cancelled because either Eva or I got sick, and by then everyone I had invited wasn't excited about it anymore. My general manager, Amy, has been very helpful. She's a sweet Christian lady with four children, the youngest only two months behind Eva. She's not pushy in the slightest, reminds me that I am my own boss, and only offers suggestions when asked. I find it refreshing after working for a Ben Bridge Manager who wanted me to come on stronger than I was comfortable with. Lately she's been offering me opportunities that she had to turn down, including all her inventory and display materials.

Last Friday I went to an Open House in Oceanside where this lady had invited several vendors to set up tables in her living room. She had people from Malelueca, Arbonne, and a fashion jewelry company as well as an in-house masseuse. I left Eva with Dave, and when I got there to set up I saw our hostess was wearing a sweatshirt from Brigham Young University. "Well," I thought, "that explains the million-dollar home." By the end of the evening, I realized that everyone there was from the Mormon Church. They all knew each other. I made a stark observation about the way they discussed their faith and their lives. They talked about their families, their responsibilities, their community, "The Church". But they never talked about HIM. To them God was not someone they could know personally, intimately. I'm so grateful to belong to of a church of believers who cherish friendship with Jesus, His unconditional love, what He's teaching us and where He's leading us. The church is just a vehicle, not the central focus. It's all about Him. It's amazing how God will open up opportunities to share His love with those who need it so desperately.