Life on Yavin IV: What's Your Vision?

Life on Yavin IV

Hello there. I'm Jedi Knight G. Since the creation of the New Jedi Order by Master Skywalker, the Jedi have been free to take part in previously forbidden activities. One of those being Marriage. The following are the tales of my experiences being married with children. May the force be with you...G.

6.12.2006

What's Your Vision?

Red Leader: "All wings report in."
Red Ten: "Red Ten standing by."
Red Seven: "Red Seven standing by."
Biggs: "Red Three standing by."
Porkins: "Red Six standing by."
Red Nine: "Red Nine standing by."
Wedge: "Red Two standing by."
Red Eleven: "Red Eleven standing by."
Luke: "Red Five Standing by."

Well where did you think I got the name from?!?

Yep. It's official. Red Five Media is open for business...FULL TIME!
I decided against PG Productions... it just never grew on me.
After a really...well...interesting week, Jenn and I decided that God was opening the door for me to start my business. We've been planning this for a while, but we had a COMPLETELY different schedule worked out than God did. Our ways are truely not His ways. Anyway. I know now that this is what I'm to do, but I'm still scared out of my wits. God is truely 'testing our faith'. That's what Mark's message was this past sunday..."Building Your Faith." I swear it was tailor made just for us. Like God was speaking directly to us. Incredible!
I feel that this is the vision that God has given me. It's been in my head for a long time and now it's starting to see the light of day. Which is where my tag line comes from..."What is your vision?" I like that.
Well I just thought I'd share where we're at at this time in our life.
I'm a business owner.
I do Video & DVD production, Weddings, Personal books, Logo & Banner Design, Brochures and anything else I can learn.
I'm going to do Websites, but I have to buy the software first...and learn it. I'm a fast learner, I'll get it.
Jenn still works for Grey Star Properties.
We took the kids out of daycare. (we cried-we really loved the people there and so do our kids)
A couple in our small group GRACIOUSLY volunteered to keep the kids 3 days a week so I could work. (Thanks Heat & Dare)
Pam is moving in with us for a few months. we needed addition income from somewhere. (It's gonna get crowded)
Haven now shares a room with her mommy and daddy.
Pam & Zach now have Haven's room.
Xander. Nope. We don't dare move him. He stays put.
and we're broke.
uhhh....and
We're B-R-O-K-E!
As you can imagine. It takes money to start a business and when you're strapped as it is, it's hard to spare any. I need to upgrade my existing gear and buy new equipment as well. The stuff I have now is good for part-time work and small projects. But if I want to do enough work to bring in cash to live off of. Well that's bigger projects...which means bigger gear...which means more money...which I ain't got right now. Oh and I haven't even mentioned marketing yet...whew!
But God is faithful. We are completely dependent upon Him. Which is the way He likes it. He's stretching us...testing us...but when we prove faithful, our faith will be stronger.

Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy. For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything.
James 1:2-4

If I didn't have character before...I'm DEFINATELY gonna have it after this.
Sometimes I just sit and stare into nothingness and wonder..."How am I going to get out of this?" Fortunately I have a wife by my side that supports me. She is incredible! She pulls me up from the darkness whenever I start to fall into it and I do the same for her. I told her sunday. "We both can't have our doubting days at the same time. One of us has to be able to encourage the other."
We are fortunate also to be surrounded by friends and family that love us. They are constantly encouraging us. Thank You. We love each and every one of you. Thank you for your continued prayer.

You can check out my website here. There's not much there now, but It's I'm working on it. Please share my info with anyone who needs a logo, banner, book, wedding...etc.

Thanks.

posted by G. @ 8:43 PM

2 Comments:

At 8:15 AM, Cara said…

Keep your eyes on God and he will provide all that you need with your new business!! I know you will!;) I'm so proud of you and Jenn... I just know that everything will work out!! Sounds like you have a great plan!!
At 11:16 AM, Unknown said…

G,

God has a plan (Jer. 29:11)

He will work through even bad things for your benefit (Rom. 8:28).

I am proud of you. You have heard from God and are walking in faith. Remember, that God rewards those who earnestly seek Him (Heb. 11:6)

love ya man!

B