Monday and Tuesday were normal days. Monday Neeli and I stayed in Greenville for the evening and watched the cheer competition at the high school, it was fun but it meant we didn’t get home until 9:15. Tuesday Phillip and I went to look at a couple houses in Hendersonville with our realtor, we were still very pleased with one and the other was decent as well.
Then came Wednesday… Wednesday about 25 minutes into my drive to work (which is a 45 min drive, counting the time I drop Neeli off at daycare,) I heard a thumping noise and realized I had a flat tire. I was very relieved that it happened in a place that felt “safe” and I had cell phone reception, but never the less it happened. So I gave a good friend that I work with a call and she swung up 25 to pick Neeli bug and me up. Later that day another co-worker’s husband changed the tire and informed me that I needed 4 new ones! It was ok I knew that everything happens for a reason and that this is all in God‘s control and timing. (“And we know that all things work together for good, for them that love God and are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28)
On a brighter note, Thursday we had to opportunity to look at the same house we looked at on Tuesday for the 3rd time. I am so excited about this endeavor but I am praying that my want and excitement do not cloud my view of God’s Will. The last thing I want to do is jump on buying a house because I am excited and not listen to what God is telling me. However, it is a super charming, full of character house. It is in a great location for both my work and church and it’s a great price! So please pray with me that Phillip and I make the right choice for this purchase. So you’re thinking with that happiness why someone would be so ready for the week to pass.
This morning I was running about 10 minutes late, it happens every now and again. I ran in daycare and got Neeli ready and ran back out to Phillip’s truck (I couldn’t drive my car b/c of the tires.) I backed the truck out and when I went to squeeze through the turn to get out of daycare (it is SOOOO small) I misjudged it and scratched the whole back of the driver’s side! Talk about a shot in the pride and wallet! Of course my wonderful, gracious husband was very calm about it and sweet, but I feel terrible about it! That was when I was reminded again that nothing happens by accident; God knows it all and has a purpose for it all!
Basically I have been reminded, yet again, that without a good strong walk in the Lord things like this can become catastrophic. However when walking with the Lord, I do know all things happen for a purpose and a reason and I am reminded that he is my refuge! (Psalm 91:2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.)
I am also reminded that I am so very blessed with a wonderful supportive group of friends (one that actually surprised me today with some “girly” coffee and banana bread, and others who have hugged and shared scripture, as well as laughs), a WONDERFUL husband and a caring family. Plus I mean I have the cutest, funniest, sweetest child in the whole wide world (may be a little bias here). Anyway, here’s to an awesome weekend!
Neeli Bug out in the cold on Sunday!
Watching the cookies bake! I love the small things...
Halloween Dress and beautiful girl :)
An amazing group of friends!!
Some immediate family!
