30 on $30 Day 7 & 8

DAY 7

The challenge has definitely settled in, and my body has started to acclimate. Though I still feel hungry most of the time, my headache is almost gone and I know that there is a next meal coming, unlike most of the children who live in extreme poverty.

When I first started the challenge, I didn't know how much support I would receive. So far, it's been amazing. I keep the children's photos on my desk at work who need a sponsor. As I was checking out one of my clients she asked about Helen, our 5 year old from Myamar who needs a sponsor. I was able to to talk about what Peace Gospel does, and how much they help poor countries along with my challenge. She was touched by the conversation and decided to donate. The photo of Helen was a conversation starter. Sometimes that's all we need is to start a conversation. Within that, you can literally change the world 1 person and 1 heart at a time. So when you feel that you can't make a difference, you really can.

Bean tostada with carrot potato and cabbage soup for lunch. Costs .30 cents. 

This felt like a feast! My bowl is heftier than most of the other meals. 

I was able to eat 2 eggs today so I made fried rice. It was great! 

Costs .35 cents

Another busy day at work would have result in a quick sandwich in the downstairs cafe $7, dinner at home $3. I was really craving cake today too $3. Add .55c daily coffee, new donation total: $139.25

DAY 8

Today was something to look forward to. I started making bread from scratch which costs .64 cents that will yield about 4 baguettes. This will really help with my in-between meal snacks. 

Breakfast: Hard shell potato, bean. and egg taco. I'm really loving the toasted corn tortillas. 

Cost . 25 cents

I had lunch with my kids at school today which I made rice and beans. Forgot to take a photo. 

 Dinner: Stir fry noodles with cabbage, carrots and an egg. Costs .25 cents

I got to make bread!

 2 finished baguettes with more dough left over.

Late night snack: Baguette with bananas and cinnamon. The frozen bananas give off a delicious syrup through the bread as it thaws. It is so delicious! 

I had the day off and got to spend time with my husband. We would have went to our favorite restaurant, the Lemon Tree and ordered the Lomo Saltado ($16). After running 'round town together, we would have went through the drive through for a venti Americano from Starbucks ($4.75). Dinner was home with the kiddos ($3). New donation total: $163.00

My favorite part of blogging is introducing you to one of the children that need a sponsor. I love their smiles. Even in the midst of chaos, they still smile. Praise God!

Meet Charon from India. He is 8 years old, enjoys group games and painting. He's in 2nd grade and likes to learn Art and Telegu. Have you seen the Telegu alphabet before? If not...here's a picture when I was in India at the orphanage in their classroom: 

Our alphabet compared to the Telegu alphabet. The kids have lots of fun learning to do!

Charon

Help me raise 6 more sponsors. You can sponsor him here: http://www.peacegospel.org/detail/685/ . Love his smile and bright eyes!