I know this blog is supposed to be about Sadie's adventures, but I think this story is a part of her adventure.
For the last year, I've had the privilege of staying home to raise Sadie. It's been a trying yet wonderfully fulfilling and rewarding experience. A privilege I truly hold dear to my heart. So a couple months ago when Juan and I realized our current financial situation may no longer make this possible I panicked a little. We were exceeding our budget by about $400 a month. It's not like we were on the verge of being homeless or hungry, but it was very hard to stay afloat, and with the holidays just around the corner timing wasn't ideal. We tried thinking of every way to cut our budget and make additional income to make ends meet. We both felt in our hearts that one of us staying home to raise Sadie is the best for our family, so we were challenged to learn to trust God to provide a way. Not that we shouldn't do anything about it, but just that we should learn to trust him with the situation. I've seen his faithfulness in this area to others, but I just wasn't sure if he would do it for me.
Earlier this month I found 3 one hundred dollar bills in my coat pocket. I couldn't help but tear up. I knew God was behind this no matter how they got there. I was so encouraged to press on and few days later we received a letter from our mortgage company stating that our monthly payment will be lowered by about $400 a month! And we got a "bonus" check from them for the difference of what we overpayed! We were ecstatic to say the least. Some may jokingly say that Santa came early, but I bet I'd be on the naughty list if that were true, wouldn't I Babe? ;) All jokes aside, it's because of God's loving provision over my life, and luckily he loves me whether I'm naughty or nice. He's my dad, he'll always love me.
I wasn't sure how he'd come through, and to be honest I struggled believing he would. But he did. And I just want to thank and acknowledge him for doing so. Too often I am distracted by the busyness of life and don't spend time thanking the One who gives it to us in the first place. So here I go...thank you for a wonderful husband, for my precious little girl, for parents who love me and continue to lavish me with generosity, for two incredibly sweet brothers, for "in-laws" that blow stereotypes of in-laws out of the water with their love for and generosity toward me, for my grandparents and extended family who have always loved me. Thank you for health, for financial blessing, a roof over my head, and for friends that speak the truth even when it hurts. Thank you for sending your Son, his death on the cross, and resurrection to life. Thank you for softening my heart to the gospel, thank you for your Word, thank you for your promises... thank you for today.
"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." Phil 4:19
"Not to us, O LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness." Psalm 115:1
So again sweet Sadie, let this be a reminder that God's got you no matter where you are, no matter what you do. His love for you is neverending. He has taken care of you since the beginning and will continue to do so until your last day. Put the LORD before you, and you will not be shaken. Love, Mom.
