So blessed!

You know, my son Jeremy called me from work this morning because they were having a big lay-off at his job today and we were really worried about it. He's only been with the company for about 4 months so there was definitely reason to be concerned. Well, they didn't lay him off and as an added bonus, they praised him and told him how they felt he was a real asset to the company. Now if you've never seen Jeremy walking on clouds well.....let me tell you, it's an joyous sight to behold! He has been a happy young man this evening and we have been happy for him! I asked him if he wanted to dance with his mama to which he replied, "I'M GOOD!" Oh well.....I tried! :)

As a result of the ongoing economic challenges, Alfred got his hours cut way back last week. While we know things may get rough for us financially, we also know that God has never failed to provide for our needs. Why would I have any reason to think He would fail us now? When our boys were little, in the 80's, Alfred got laid off from his job and I remember being so afraid of what would happen. He has always been the best provider for us so he went right back into the home building business. He stayed plenty busy but we still struggled terribly during that time. The boys had found their stomachs and keeping them fed was a big grocery bill for sure. One day we were so broke and Alfred didn't know how he was going to get gas to make it to work the next morning. It was so depressing but this particular afternoon we decided to get out and take the boys for a walk. No sense sitting there worrying over it. We'd even take a bucket and pick some Dew Berries so I could make a cobbler. I will never forget that walk! Alfred was on one side of the road in a berry patch and I was on the other side picking from vines off the side of the road. I looked down and there in the dirt was a $5 bill! About that time, Alfred hollered at me and said, "The berries are over here!" I hollered back and said, "Well the money's over here!" I picked it up, knocked all the dirt off and ran to show him! You could tell it had been there a while because it was caked with dirt! No matter! It would still buy just about half a tank of gas! We were so happy because we realized, God had provided for that very need at the exact time we needed it the most! God doesn't sit in Heaven oblivious to what's going on with His children! He just wants us acknowledge Him and believe that He CAN and WILL take care of us. It's called FAITH! It's not hard..... you just have to "let go and let God!" Because ... He is good all the time! God bless you guys and don't forget to pray for one another.