may I please ask you to pray for me?

[lavenderdiva]

I haven't posted here before, but have been reading for awhile. I hope my post won't seem too self-centered.

Having graduated from college almost 20 years ago, and worked since, I have finally figured out what I want to be when I grow up. To accomplish this, I will need to go back to school. My problem is that my husband and I just don't have the money to make this dream a reality. We are barely keeping our heads above water as it is, and the additional burden of tuition just isn't going to be possible. I have spoken to the school, and the admissions office feels that we should take out student loans. My husband and I are very reluctant to do this, as our financial situation is so precarious at the moment. However, I just don't see how my dream can become reality without it. My husband is believing for something bigger. He is believing that God will increase his business enough to cover the tuition. I don't know what I am hoping for, but that somehow we could afford this dream at some point.

Would you please pray that somehow we would be able to afford the tuition? I know that when two or more are gathered together and agree on something, miracles can happen...

in His love :pals:

[hvn_nbr_2]

1. Done.

And I'm reasonably sure that others are doing so too, even tho they haven't posted to say that they are.

Visualizing prosperity, success in school, and your dream becoming reality.

[lavenderdiva]

3. thank you hvn_nbr_2!

it means more than you know... :hug:

[RevCheesehead]

2. I pray that doors will be opened....

and that God will provide you with what you need.

[lavenderdiva]

4. thank you RevCheesehead...

I think its interesting that you said that 'doors will be opened'... I really believe that God has shown me this door that would lead me to a wonderful new career. And I believe that when He shows you a door, He will provide a way for that door to be opened, and you to move through it. However, my faith at times is weak. That's where I am right now. My faith needs to be strengthened, and somehow, my eyes and mind needs to see new possibilities for this dream to become a reality.

Thank you for praying for me. It means so much to me-- :hug:

[CBHagman]

5. Wow, LD.

I had no idea you were going through this (Memo to self: Check prayer circle more often).

By all means I will keep you in my prayers -- for solutions, guidance, perhaps unexpected help whatever.

And Godspeed on your new path. There are quite a few of us on DU who are going through ch-ch-changes of the sort you and Mr. LD are exploring. The same is true of my non-DU friends...

[lavenderdiva]

6. Thanks, CBH!

yeah, being poor sucks, big time! I really appreciate your prayers and good thoughts. Going back to school is something I just never thought about until recently. With a new degree, initially I wouldn't be making that much, but within 5-7 years, my potential would be really good. Much better than my options are now.

I am hoping for a miracle, and your prayers help--:pals:

[CBHagman]

7. Definitely thinking in terms of miracles.

Actually, what I prayed was that there would be a solution, which could take many forms, and guidance. Who knows? Perhaps there's a way around all the obstacles.

In the meantime, thoughts and prayes are coming your way!

[lavenderdiva]

8. Thank you CBH!

I'd be happy with any solution, barring having to take out student loans, and then be saddled with tens of thousands of dollars of debt.

AND I especially need tht guidance. SO, many thanks for your kind thoughts and prayers!