Ok, the title of this post sounds very dramatic, and needs some explanation. Back in January, fresh off of the Christmas break, we had a toilet begin leaking unknown to us on our second floor. By the time we found the problem, the entire kitchen ceiling had collapsed underneath, the kitchen was ruined, and all of our hardwood floors as well. What a mess!
After months of back and forth with insurance, contractors, etc, the work began on our house last week. We are getting a brand new kitchen, floors, upstairs bathroom. Not exactly the place to have a 4 and 1 year old. Insurance approved us staying in a hotel for a few weeks while the major work is done. So here we are. It sound glamorous. It's not. But, I've been reminded lately that I should be grateful. I am. I have a safe place to hang out with my two kiddos and Leslie. I have parents who are gracious to help us out with the kids some. We have warm meals. We have truly been blessed more than we ever deserve. When things happen outside of the timeline we put in place, it throws us for a journey. It sure does me. It's in these moments the Lord refines me the most. As I talked with a dear church member on the phone yesterday, God never changes, and He is uses everything in our lives to push us closer to Him. Guess I better practice what I preach, huh? :) In a few weeks, we'll be back in our home. I am thankful for God's provision in my life, none of which I deserve. The Lord is good. Comments are closed.
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