How God Provides

Sometimes you hear people tell stories of how God provided exactly what they wanted and they didn't even ask.  You know the stories, how someone won a car and it was the purple mustang that they had always dreamed of.  Well that isn't how God provided for us, but He still has provided what we need plus more.

We were able to move to an apartment this week.  It is more expensive then we would like for a one bedroom and not in the exact location that I had hoped for, but it is our home now and I am thankful for it.  We already have it full of stuff too, which is surprising since six months ago we only had six suitcases worth of belongings.  But Steve's grandma is now in an assisted living place so she had to get rid of her stuff.  So we have all of grandma's stuff.  Not exactly my style, but again, I am very thankful for all of it.

We have all the pots and pans and dinnerware and furniture and pictures for the wall.  We have a hair dryer, some jewelry, and even some used nylons.  As I look around at all the stuff that I wouldn't have chosen if I were given the chance I am still extremely grateful.  It is nice stuff that we could not have afforded if we did want them.  There are even Christmas decorations.

And maybe I will begin to really like seashells and pelicans and tropical furniture.