Crazy Times

Over the last two weeks things have broken in our house. Our computer (with alllll of the unbacked-up files...that eventually my dear and wonderful husband was able to recover!!!), a food processor, my Kindle, a smattering of toys, and at least a whole box worth of Cheerios.

The small things weren't so big of a deal, but the Kindle and computer really have been rough for me. We have a backup computer that I'm typing on right now, but it is obsolete, and we're not sure when the technology that we have come to appreciate and depend on will stop being compatible. My Kindle I had to do without.  S has the app on his phone, so I was able to read my chapter a day of the companion to my devotions (which was Alone with God by John MacArthur...SO SO SO GOOD!  it's about prayer...so wonderful, and now it's Shrewd by Rick Lawrence - which is also incredibly good and about the idea of being shrewd as serpents, but innocent as doves.).  BUT!  My in-laws sent me a generous gift for my birthday and I was able to replace my Kindle with an updated version.  It's been a joy to use, and I am so very grateful.

Our family has also been able to purchase a new (to us) car.  God dropped the opportunity in our laps and we took it.We've been squeezing the five of us into a Malibu. Three carseats JUST fit in the backseat- did you know that?!  ...now, God led us to a Traverse, which seats 8.  EIGHT!  So now, you can come ride with us! 

The food processor was also replaced because we never use our points accrued from our credit card, so we had a lovely amount built up and ready to be used. It's a lovely new machine that makes the creamiest peanut butter our house has ever seen.

Over the last two weeks, I saw so much brokenness, and I was frustrated and a bit dejected.  But then, God stepped in.  It was like he slapped my hand and said, "I am providing for you, can't you see?!"  and then, to prove his point he started to turn on the faucet at full blast. I've had to let go of my hold on the bottom of the valley and make a break for the surface. I have to come up for air, and with that breath, I can't help but praise.

Things still aren't super peachy in other areas, but God is kind and loving and letting us find rest in his abundance of love.


xo,
J

soli deo gloria