As many of you know, we experienced a very expensive summer, causing us to become very creative with ramen noodles, elbow macaroni, ground beef, tuna, and portable cooking appliances. I'm not telling you this to bemoan all of our misfortunes, but to count our many blessings amidst the trials.
Here are just a few ....
We have a functioning washer and dryer, and a much more luxurious refrigerator than I have ever owned.
We always seem to have all the food we need. What we are unable to buy is usually provided by through other means. Whether through a surplus (our children volunteer at the local food pantry) or generous friends, we always have plenty to eat.
We have been able to repair two of our vehicles. I can drive to work and leave a car at home for my wife and children when they need one.
We have learned to create meals without an oven. Recently some very dear friends loaned us a counter-top convection oven. It has been a godsend to our family. We still have retained our electric skillet repertoire because, honestly, skillet lasagna is phenomenal and fast!
We received a monetary gift, the result of which will allow us to purchase an oven in the very near future.
I was able to negotiate and restructure to bring a huge monthly bill current, which will relieve a huge source of family anxiety.
Another dear friend came to the rescue, knowing that I am forbidden to climb (long story short, I'm a fall risk), and tarped a hole in our garage roof.
So, while it may seem to the outside world that our life is filled with woe and burden, it actually overflows with blessings bestowed on us by our Lord, through our family and friends.
Thanks be to God!
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
~Philippians 4:19~
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