In February Elena got ten dollars from her grandparents. (I think it was for her birthday) At that point she decided that she wanted to save her money for an American Girl doll. There were certainly more inexpensive alternatives to the American Girl doll, and she could have gotten her desire much earlier in the process, but she didn't waver on her goal. She started stashing money away - a dollar here, a quarter there. She started asking us how she could earn more money. "Can I clean out the van?" She asked our friends the Luce's if she could come over and help with their twins (not babysitting yet, just helping Missy around the house for an hour). She got a bank account and is very quick to tell us when we pass HER bank. Slowly the balance rose - 40 - 50 - 60 - 70. Toward her goal of $86.00
Last week she reached her goal, and went online and bought her American Girl doll. It came in the mail this week and Elena is so proud. Needless to say - I am too. I know that I would have caved and bought a cheaper replacement, or gotten candy when it was available. But she persisted, and now has the prize.
Here is to you Elena. We praise God for you.
The picture is from our pumpkin search the week before Halloween.
