I'm learning how spoiled I've been these last few years. I never gave a thought to running the A/C. I never thought twice before going to the grocery store...we were able to afford those things. I've experienced so much in life. I really have seen true poverty. I was in a bread line in Russia in 1993. I've been to Mexico and met families who live in cardboard homes. We have a World Vision child. I've always donated animals through organizations like Heifer to help families earn an income for themselves. I've enjoyed being able to help others. Now, I've been in a position of needing help. Not like I need a roof over my head...or rice for dinner (at least not yet). But, we were having a meeting at the local coffee shop. Someone offered to buy my latte. I couldn't say no. It's so different...needing help. It's opened my eyes again to other's needs. I think this will help me to see where someone else needs encouragement. I'm so grateful for the people that have been blessings in my life the last few weeks. I pray that this changes me. That I not only remember to support the hungry children of the world...but also my neighbors.
We've not run the A/C since July (except the day of 3's dental work). Today it was 88 in the house. It's almost 11pm and it's only cooled down to 84. It's too HOT to knit. Except for the projects yesterday...all I've been able to work on is washcloths. I have so much pretty yarn...and I'm too hot to knit.
This may be over soon. I think we'll be careful about working back into normal spending, but it looks like M will have a job soon. The interview went well today. We're just waiting on a background check. I'm thrilled...this job will be better than the one he was at. I've been trying to focus on how God's timing is ALWAYS right. This company has only been in this building 3 months. If M had started looking for a job months ago when things were first unsettled at his old place...then he wouldn't have found this job. 3's dental work wouldn't have been covered if we had tried to do this work 4 months ago...there was a convenient insurance change that was newly in effect when we tried the new dentist. I could never plan something better than HE can. But still, why is it so hard to trust when it seems "security" isn't secure?
And...why is it so HOT?
5 comments:
It's so good to read that a new job is on the horizon, and that you have people to help you in all those ways we internet friends wish we could.
I'm sorry about the heat, though! When Rick was out of work we ran the A/C anyway -- I was pregnant, and we decided A/C was worth it!
Makes you wonder how all those southern gals in "Gone With The Wind" survived in all those layers of clothes. No wonder they swooned so much! LOL I'm glad to hear the news about the job! Keeping fingers, legs, toes, and knitting needles crossed for y'all! ((hugs))
Oh I am so glad to hear M will have a job! Isn't God's timing great..as far as the hot, I ask the same question..lol
Hopeing it cools down soon, hope you can knt something with your pretty yarns soon!
Huggers
I'm so hoping the job works out for M!! Can't wait to hear the latest ... and am inspired by your positive attitude about all you're learning and going through.
I guess you could be glad that you don't live in Palm Springs. Glad to hear that things are coming back together for you. Oh, and check your mailbox for postcards!
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