After nearly a month of no rain, and ridiculous temperatures, we were blessed with a full day of rain. When the rain began I wanted to go outside and jump around in circles, but I had a busy day and had to put that aside.
My dad had been working on a little project for Tim and I. Our old wardrobe didn't need to be a wardrobe anymore so he transformed it to a TV stand for our master bedroom. It turned out wonderfully so we took him out to his favorite place, Copper River, to celebrate.
After we returned home I needed to get some grad work done. It's hard to adjust to certain things after living in an apartment for three years. I have to remind myself that I have my own private yard. That yard has this really lovely deck. And there is an incredible view of this old barn that looks like it could fall down any second. It truly is lovely! A small reminder of my life at home on Whitley. (Another reason I fell in LOVE with this house!)
As I was sitting outside I was reminded of just how blessed we are. After three short years we've accomplished so much. Not that it hasn't come with it's disappointments and failures! We struggled much of our first year just to stay a float. Our second year came with small victories of success as hard work and being very careful with our spending began to pay off. Being faithful that the Lord would deliver us when our time was right was hard, but now we can see just how much we learned from that period of "tough times".
Although I'm sure our tough times are not over, there are always lessons to be learned, I am thankful that we have learned how to be faithful with a little, and with what now seems like a lot. So tonight, as I sit on my back deck and take in the peace after the rain, I am also reflecting the peace that comes from being faithful that the Lord will lead you right where you need to be in HIS time. I pray that I can remember this moment the next time we face a trail because it is such an important principle to hold.
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