I've been at this a long time
I've been at this a long time. I know from experience that not every parish is ideal to display at. It takes a combo of a decent location that has a fair amount of space and people who are willing to help. If I don't have the help then I can't do a proper display.
When it comes to showing my talents. The number of people at the parish isn't all that important. Even if only a handful of people see The Project. That is more than most will though out the entire season. While a good location is important. It is almost secondary to the main problem that I run into with trying to find display sites.
The biggest challenge is finding people and connections who are willing to help me make a display happen. That is key to making a good display. It is the people who are willing to go above and beyond. These are people who know about my work. See the value in what I am doing. And want to give me that chance. However in this current climate it is an uphill struggle. Many parishes don't want to commit to extra things outside of the normal parish events. They don't want to invest in the time or resources. Not really the fault of the parishes. Just the nature of things right now. The way I see it is if a parish really wants to have me out. They will find the path need to make it happen. Otherwise it isn't a good fit for me or The Project.
It is hard not to get discouraged. To attempt to move forward with my work when so many things are running against me. I have to remind myself daily that is is the Lord's work. It is my desire to serve the Lord that drives me. I am a one person operation. I don't have any support of any group or organization. I'm doing this mostly on my own and that make the climb that much harder. Yet I cannot always share my work without some much needed help. Mostly in the area of developing contacts with parishes.
I close this out with asking for more prayers. Praying that I can secure a few parishes displays for the summer and fall. Prayers for peace in my own heart that I am truly following the will of the Lord. That He sends me forth soon so I can share the faith creatively. Difficult as that can be at times. It would go along way to easing my own heart. All of the challenges and struggles are not new. It has always been an uphill battle. -
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