Today was an A Day 😊
It was funny—when we pulled up to DD’s house, she said, “I remember this house!” It struck me then… the last time we had her, we were house-sitting, and before that, we were here. No wonder she didn’t quite know where we were going to land next! It must feel strange for the kids—not knowing where we will be from week to week.
That got me thinking… maybe we can turn this into something fun. A little adventure. A kind of “Where’s Waldo?” for A and W instead of something confusing or discouraging. W has asked a couple of times when God is going to give us our own home again. We always say, “We don’t know yet, but we’re trusting He will—in His perfect timing.” And we really are.
Two really cool “people moments” have happened recently.
First—remember when I wrote about dreaming of Shan and trying to find her online? Well, while we were in California, I mentioned it to RF, one of Tom’s best friends (who even dated her once), and told him I had hit a dead end unless I was willing to pay for contact info. He did a little digging on his own and found a number. I finally worked up the nerve to call it on Monday and left a message. It was one of those pre-programmed recordings, so I wasn’t even sure if it was really her. But then—on Tuesday—she called back! I missed the call, but she left a message saying she got mine and that she’d love to connect sometime this weekend. We haven’t talked in over 16 years! I can’t wait to catch up and see what the Lord has done in her life.
Second—while we were at K and S’s a couple of weeks ago, we were chatting with a friend and asked if she had heard from KF (the young woman who lived with us in Cary during her New Life season). At the time, she hadn’t. But this past Sunday, she said she found her on Facebook and gave us her number! KF now has three-year-old twin boys, and hopefully, she’s still married. I'm so looking forward to hearing from her and seeing how her life has unfolded.
In the meantime, I’ve still been painting here at DD’s, a little at a time, and doing my best to keep up with the yard work. It’s slow but steady.
Also, a friend of mine just bought a repo house that needs a lot of painting, and she asked if Tom and I could help with the trim—definitely the most time-consuming part. She offered to pay us for it, and we’ll be starting that project this weekend. Yet another instance of God’s provision, I believe. At least, I pray it’s His provision and not me trying to “help God out.” I’ve felt a genuine peace with each of these opportunities, so I trust my spirit is in step with His.
I just want to stay in that place—leaning in, not striving—looking to the Lord for our provision instead of scrambling to manufacture it myself through a string of odd jobs. There’s such a fine line sometimes, but I know He’ll help me walk it.
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