Provision

In the past week and a half we have had lots of sickness and "interuption" from normal life. Isabel had an allergic reaction to something and got red splotches all over. She was fussy and itchy for two days but then it calmed down. Jack got another cold or something. Thankfully I have been well for the most part. Josh went to the Desiring God Conference in Minneapolis last weekend (and met Brent and Jed there) and my parents came to help with the kids. Josh loved his time. Read about his at www.penny-university.blogspot.com
It was a great time with them being here- wonderful to have help and just hear how there life is as they adjust to Texas. When I was coming home from taking Josh to the airport, I stopped to get gas and then craziness. The short story is I bought (thank you Sharla for bringing this to my attention) bad gas- it had some other substance in it and my car wouldn't start. The gas station says they will pay for it. Just nuts! God provided the rides we needed the next few days through my parents and neighbors.
Right now Josh and I are praying to trust in God's hand. God has taken such amazing care of us and I just need to be still and give thanks. We have been in Louisville long enough to have a routine but short enough that it still feels new and weird at times. We are still praying through the right church. More than anything we want to have community and continue hospitality in our home. I finished my class on prayer last week. It opened my eyes to my need of more prayer. I have started reading through Operation World a guide to pray for every country and people group. It has been so great. I am reading and praying for places I didn't know existed. I read about Romania (I did know it existed!) a few days ago and was surprised to read that it is normal for one pastor to lead 5 churches because there aren't enough leaders. I am overwhelmed by God's sovereignty in my life and pray to be used here in Louisville. God has filled my cup and I want to share that. I put together a book of pictures from our time in Boston. It was therapy to remember and trust in God for each moment of our life right now.
Last thought is from my Bible reading today:
Ecclesiastes 5:18,20 "Behold, what I have seen to be good and fitting is to eat and drink and find enjoyment in all the toil with which one toils under the sun the few days of his life that God has given him, for this is his lot [...] For he will not much remember the days of his life because God keeps him occupied with joy in his heart." It calmed me to think of trusting in God and be glad of my work for each day. God has provided me with a husband who loves and serves God and children who bring me such joy.