Or another moment when our family felt led to move to Colorado with no guarantees of work for my husband and a huge career change for myself, with a salary that was far less than what I was used to. We learned during that time that God provides when we trust in Him.

Looking back now, we can tell great stories of frugalness and generosity from others. For example, when our second child was born in the middle of graduate school for my husband and no paid maternity leave for myself we were fearful of how we would make it financially.

I often look back at times that hold some of the greatest memories for me and they happen to also often be times that were jumbled with fear or risk.