Hi to all!
And you guessed it: we are still waiting on a final reply from the Charities Regulator. The latest news is that, once again, all of our edits and clarifications have been sent in and we are waiting for the final word from them. At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if they came back with a request for us to sacrifice a goat or provide a blood sample.
We trust that God has the perfect timing for us and are learning patience every day. In the spirit of gratitude, let's remember together the good things that have resulted from this long wait:
- We have added more people to the team who have specific, necessary skills for our organisation
- God has provided financially for every step of the way (including some services that we have miraculously gotten for free, in spite of our pending charity status)
- We've developed a sharper edge in our governance, policies, and procedures
- We have learned of many more supports and services for women and are more prepared than ever to assist in locating those supports
Just like a pregnancy needs 40 weeks to properly prepare, we have needed time so far. In case anyone is wondering, this month marked 37 months since our initial application. We are trusting in God for his exact timing! Thank you all for being supportive of us as we've learned and grown these past three years.
Katy