There are times when we start to look around and think that we must have done something wrong. I was starting to feel that way yesterday. After buying a vaccum cleaner that I so wanted so desprately, I started for home. I guess I should tell you that yesterday morning the garage door broke, the spring is busted. So back to returning home...

I got out of the car with Alex and my new vaccum, in the rain, and I don't have a house key. After walking the house for 15 minutes, in the rain, I discovered a window unlocked. I sent Alex in to unlock the door, he thought it was funny that he was inside and I was not, so I had to climb in as well. Door unlocked, vaccum inside, off to get Will. Upon returning home I hear the sound of rushing water, not a good thing. It was the water heater, GUSHING water into the garage. After calling dad and gettting the water turned off, I discover an hour later that the water was in Alex's closet! Can it get any worse?!?! The devil would try, however, God is in control! Water heaters were on sale and we got a bigger one, instead of 40 gallons, we got 50. My amazing dad arrived this morning and installed the new one while Mike was at work, by noon I was taking a hot shower!

I had to pray, lots, yesterday. Guide me Lord, keep my frustration under control. Teach me in the midst of this. God is in control, He will NEVER give us more than we are able to bear. He doesn't say it won't be hard, but He does say He will be with you, even until the end of the world. I have been blessed with a wonderful mate who is great with our finances, I would say it is his gift. He saves diligintly, in doing so we were prepared for the water heater, the garage door, and the vaccum cleaner.

I know this was a long one, but I want to remind us: HE is faithful! He provides all our needs, He is here, all we have to do is call HIS name. He is waiting, wanting to lead us. I called, He answered, above and beyond my deserving. Be Blessed...