Let them eat cake! (Or at least let me make it for them..)

Missions aren't cheap. And since I wasn't exactly planning on going on a mission, I wasn't exactly saving money to actually GO. I'd thrown around the idea for a mission for quite some time, but never got the courage to make that final decision. "To go, or not to go?" That was the question!

So now that the Lord has made it pretty clear that this is the path I must follow, I've been putting my butt in gear and saving up and spending less!

Those of you who know me probably know I have a difficult time asking for help...or ANYTHING for that matter. I'm very passive and am truly happy to do whatever anyone else wants to do. But when it comes to asking for help, I struggle.

I'd prayed for a long time to find a way to make money without just asking for it (that idea to me is just....lame. And kinda selfish..?) so why not use the talents God gave me and use it to make money for the mission?!

I'm a cake decorator (I'm coming up on my one year mark! Woot!) so I've put on my "entrepenuer cap" and have made flyers for the neighbors and close friends. Missionary Cakes! The idea was inspired by Mom. It's perfect. This is my first week since I've handed them out and already my schedule is filling up with orders! I didn't know how effective it would be.... And I'm glad to see it's working out splendidly!

I'm surrounded by good people and I feel better that in my own way of asking for help, I'm earning my wages! All the proceeds from these cakes are going to my missionary fund. I feel good in helping others, and at the same time getting more money.

Here's some personal faves! (some more at the bottom, too)

I love decorating. I love seeing reactions when people receive their cakes. I love getting creative and knowing "I did that". :) I've been so blessed with this idea. I've even had some offers from wonderful people to not even order a cake but to just give money. That's NOT the idea, so I'm gonna surprise them with a cake anyhow! Heavenly Father has answered my prayers... and for that I'm forever grateful.