- The dog got sick while Chris was out of town.
- The starter and/or battery went out on my car, and noone in Indianapolis has one that will fit.
- My father-in-law had to have another major surgery; this one to drain fluid from his chest and install a wound vacuum that he will have to live with for at least 3 months. (Obviously I'm listing things chronologically, not in order of importance....)
- The washing machine broke.
- I had an "adverse event" when I received my typhoid injection on Friday.
- I still didn't get to talk to Brandi.
Weeks like will zap you if you don't watch it. I want to start this next week with an even BIGGER itemized list of our blessings and protection.
- The dog didn't die. This was a major concern of mine because the last time I was taking care of a dog that got sick, that almost happened. Ruby did start eating again on Tuesday, and is now back to leaping on anything she shouldn't leap on and chasing anything that will breathe. I'm thankful.
- My husband bought and started restoring a ridiculously cool classic car in high school. As a result, he was able to drive the Chevy II and I was able to drive his truck all week. The adventure of parking in the Lilly garage was an added bonus.
- Ed's surgery was successful, and he didn't experience any complications. There were some fairly major complications during his quadruple by-pass in February, so we don't take this for granted.
- I did 7 loads of laundry last weekend while Chris was gone. Most socks, undies, towels, and jeans are clean, and I can do a load of clothes at the laundromat before I pack on Wednesday. Also an added bonus... the broken washing machine means I didn't have to do any laundry this weekend.
- My arm eventually stopped bleeding and I was able to work productively for the remainder of the day. I was able to stay calm and reassure the sweet Lilly RN that I was neither mad nor disappointed in her professional abilities. She gave me a gumball when I left.
- I did get to email with Brandi a couple of times, and I was able to see some cute pictures on FB of Cake and JellyBean at the Razorback game.
- I have a suitcase FULL of donated items to pack this afternoon.
- In a few hours, I will get to worship corporately at a church I love more and more each week.
- I have a camera for my trip! Ours doesn't really work anymore, and it's been a major concern for several months. I couldn't imagine not having a camera on my first trip to Africa! Last week, however, I remembered that I had some "points" from two awards I won at work. I looked into what I might be able to get with them (fully expecting magazine and newspaper subscriptions to be my only options) and I was able to redeem them for a gift certificate at Best Buy. Now we have a snazzy new Canon, and all we paid for was the service plan. God. Is. Good.
- I have an awesome bible. My mother gave Chris and I amazing study bibles to celebrate our first married Christmas. I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed it over the last 8 years, but especially this year.
- My daughter dug into her piggy bank tonight and chose to take her biggest bill with us as we shopped for the children at LHBH and BCV. She was incredibly thoughtful as she poured over all her options. She chose encouraging stickers, sparkly headbands, neon bandaids, and baby tylenol. She has a beautiful heart, and I pray that Chris and I will raise her wisely and help cultivate her love for Jesus.
Lord, I am grateful for your provision this week. Please sustain us as we head into a very busy week, and let us feel your presence with each passing hour. Amen
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