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travel bug

The weekend is here and so is the near end to the first month of 7.  We're off to Pcola and NOLA for family time with my in-laws and a wedding in the French Quarter Saturday evening.  These last few weeks have flown by fast although I must say the beginning of this last week brought challenges.  Feeling not so cute and bored with my wardrobe was really starting to wear on me. I think the challenges proved to open my eyes and make me so much more aware of what God was calling me to do during this time.  Looking forward to retiring some of my 7 duds for a while and embracing the things I have hanging in my closet..........some of which have only been worn once or twice.  Thank you Lord for humbling me during this experience and teaching me that there are people out there who would give anything to have 7.  My level of appreciation is off the charts and I'm so amazed by the things that were revealed me to me during this experience.I had the wonderful opportunity to share the book 7 and my experiences thus far with my mother-in-law who eager and attentive to learn more! I think she was impressed that I forfeited my closet for this long as well.  She took notes on the book and is looking forward to sharing the news of 7 with those who attend her church in Pensacola!

Day 20: Car Ride Cas

                                                               Day 21: Gameday gear

                                                 

homestretch

Day 18 

Day 19

fast from fashion

I came across this personal blog and it put our 7 for 20 days to shame!  26 year old Kristy Powell stuck to 1 dress for 1 year!!  Follow her blog her to learn about her pursuit and why she chose to embark on this endeavor.   Her blog, One Dress Protest is a fast from fashion and a whole new perspective on consumption.

Day 17

gentle and quiet spirit

This is the last week of 7 articles of clothing and I'm not going to lie I'm starting to get tired of the same boring clothes.  I'm definitely anxious to wear my wardrobe again and I've been giving thanks each day to the Lord for allowing me to even have it to look forward to.  In this process I have seen that there are so many people out there who would be thrilled with 7.  It has made me appreciate everything so much more.  It's also helped me to not focus on my outer appearance and it's made me see ME in a whole new light.  I know this last week isn't going to be an easy one and it really made my day to receive this picture texted to me from one of my best friends who lives states away sending me support and encouragement!!  God's message is so softly spoken to me and it speaks volumes.  This fast been a humbling experience with God and I'm getting really excited for the next month and new challenges.  I continue to pray that I draw my focus in and steer clear of the material things in the world that pull me away.  

                                                                         <3 Jennifer!

Day 16

                                                 

1 week to go

Day 15:  coral did the trick!