So you’ve heard the saying “When it rains it pours”, right? Weeell...
…it started with our Ford Expedition having transmission
problems (When it rains…),
which leaves us with only the Xterra. Of course the air conditioner was not
working in the Xterra …makes for a hot ride for 5 people. Can you say
antiperspirant? Last Sunday night Chandler informs me he’s not getting any hot
water for his shower. I looked at the hot water heater, and my fear was
confirmed. The pan at the bottom is full of water …great, it’s not working, and
we can’t afford this (…it
pours…). My shower Monday morning was VERY
cold and VERY quick. Monday the transmission guy calls (Please give me some
good news) to let me know the transmission will cost $1836 to fix (So much for the good news …and
it pours…). Will the rain ever stop?
I talked to a really great friend about
the water heater, and he said it needed to be replaced and he would help me
replace it. The only cost was the water heater. I had a nice, hot shower this morning.
So far so good (…and
then the sun starts to shine. James 1:2-4, My brothers
and sisters, consider it
nothing but joy when you fall
into all sorts of trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its
perfect effect, so that you will
be perfect and complete, not deficient in anything.).
Interestingly,
our pastor’s message this past Sunday was on Abraham having to kill/sacrifice
his son Isaac, and how Abraham reacted to this test. I hope I reacted well to
our tests, and learned what I am supposed to learn ;-) Hopefully my next test
will be what to do with the million $ that was left on my doorstep. Somehow I
think I’ll have a few more tests before that one ;-) Oh well, I’m glad I know
the Test Giver (Prov. 17:3 The crucible is for refining silver and the furnace is for gold, likewise the
Zephaniah 3:17, The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty
Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; He will comfort you with
his love, He will rejoice over you with singing.
2 Cor. 13:6, And I hope that you will realize that we have not failed the test!
1 Thess. 5:18, in everything give thanks. For this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Love
You,1 Thess. 5:18, in everything give thanks. For this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Dad
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