30 on $30 Day 9 & 10

Sacrifice. It's what my parents did for us to come here to the United States. They sailed off into the darkness with a 2 month old baby, my oldest brother, not knowing what the future held for them - just hope was what they had. Without their sacrifice, I can't imagine how my life would have turned out. Impoverished in Vietnam? Uneducated girl? Endless thoughts run through my mind of what life could have been like post-war in Vietnam. However, I'm here typing on a laptop in a 2 story house with 3 bathrooms, college educated with a great job, and found my amazing supportive husband who I love so much.

My parents' sacrifice gave me and made me who I am and have now. Only my imagination can bear what they felt and went through during the escape. They spent a year in a refugee camp and with the help of others were able to come to the United States with a permanent green card. They became successful entrepreneurs within a few short years of landing here, and I couldn't be more proud to be their daughter. If that's not the American dream, I don't know what could be.

You see, along the entire way others came to help them. They helped each other. My parents sacrificed for me, and I can't imagine not passing it along and help others as well. Because I have received and been forgiven much, it overjoys my heart to be able to give as well. I pray the same with you. To be able to sacrifice and give because you too have been given much with the ultimate sacrifice, Jesus.

Meet Sei. He's 14 years old, lives in Myanmar and needs your support to sponsor him. Your sponsorship will take care of medical/dental needs, give him an education, a loving place to live, and nutritional meals. He enjoys singing and football. He's in 8th grade and enjoys History and Math. 

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DAY 9

Breakfast was some toast from the baguette I made so I can run out the door to drop off kids at school.

Lunch: It's really easy just to pack up tortillas, beans and potatoes for work. I'm not use to bringing food to work, so this simple lunch works. It's tastes great, and only cost about .30 cents. 

Dinner: My staple so far. It's tasty, easy to make, and reminds me of my moms cooking. 

Cost .25 cents.

Late Snack: Potato chips! I didn't fry them in a ton of oil since I can't afford that much. Drizzled some on the pan and laid the potato slices down. It took longer than frying, but so worth it! Cost <.10 cents.

I met with my friend who I usually have lunch with at Barnaby's. I ate my lunch first, then met with her. My usual meal with a drink $16.45. Dinner with family at home $4. Add .55 daily coffee would be $21. New donation total: $184.00. 

Day 10

Not much to write about today. Just a quick update so I can go play some games with the kiddos - it's Friday!! I'm feeling better and better each day. My body has really turned itself around but getting use to the routine of prepping has been great! It's definitely gotten easier. 

Lunch was the usual bean and potato tostada (.30 cents). No photo, I forgot to take it.

Dinner: My fried rice staple. Yum! .25 cents.  

I ate about 2 hours ago and I'm still full, so will probably skip my late snack today... or maybe not. Skies the limit with my portions! 

Would have definitely stopped by Starbucks for the usual venti Americano $4.75 after work, lunch with my husband $12, dinner at home $3, and .55 for my daily coffee; today's total: $20.30. New donation total: $204.30 in just 10 days! 

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