She borrowed a lot of money when she was studying. I was also paying for my own studies early on. The pressure lessened somewhat only after I obtained a scholarship in January this year. Thus she has some understanding of my cultivation practice however, she has yet to lend her unequivocal support for my stepping forward. After the first trip to Washington DC, I really hesitated about telling her I wanted to go to DC a second time.
Every trip needs money.
I did earn some money from my summer job, but that was hardly enough to pay for my regular expenses, not to mention tuition fees. I thought there was no way she would consent. However, I felt compelled to go. I had gained so much being a Dafa practitioner. At a time when Dafa needed me to step forward, I was using personal problems as excuses.