Randa

What an amazing past 3 1/2 weeks. Hubby was in a car accident on 10/28. Horrible? You would think... but, the Lord grew us so much during this ordeal that we can't regret it. The only thing I would change is hubby's pain, but then again God probably had a reason for that too, that's why He is in charge & not me. We have been so blessed by God working through so many... and we weren't the only ones that were blessed... a dear friend of ours was also. We & G (hubby) got so much closer, it was hard to see him go back to work. Oh, yeah, today (Sunday 11/20) was his first day back at work. Our only vehicle (that was too small for our family anyway) was totalled (literally), the front was totally smashed in (though I have yet to see the pictures), the other persons insurance was trying to get out of paying us by claiming that G was at fault (first 50% then 25%), which he was in no way at fault, G's work wouldn't pay him anything, we finally got a check yesterday, which was half of what we usually get. We had less than zero in the bank. We were able to borrow a car, but soon after that the alternator belt broke so we were out of a vehicle again. Where is the good in all of that you ask? Well, let me tell you... first our car didn't fit all of us, 6 people (we could only go anywhere if Aja was with her respite worker) in a 4 seater GEO Metro hatchback? I think not, but we did when we had to. At the end of all this we ended up being given a '94 olds that seats...now get this... 6 (7 safely with Aja's harness) in awesome condition (back drivers quarter panel smashed is all that is wrong with it)... a $1500 car for $1 (if that). Our spiritual growth was amazing, this accident taught us to depend on the Lord. We were reminded of the love of our church by the way they took care of us. G cut down on his buying of cigarettes (from boxes $5 a pack to roll your own $3 for what would make 1 1/2 packs at least). Just the amazing love of Jesus Christ. G feels the same way I do about the whole thing... all the blessings.
Well, it really is late... I should get to bed... it's after midnight & I have to get up at 5am.
I think I found the song I want to sing at church... "Held" by Natalie Grant. I'm exited about that too. I am on somewhat of a schedule thanks to G being home... the kids are too.

Praise the Lord who works all things out for the good of those who love Him.