All the days of my life. All of them. It's mind blowing. His provisions are absolutely mind blowing!
You remember that time as a kid when your parents finally set the circumstances just right for you to try fish for the first time... you know, on that day when the pantry was absolutely bare, the fridge emptied, and all your neighbors were out of town, so that you had no where to turn but to the actual dinner. And on top of that, punishment was obviously in order unless you ate your dinner. But unfortunately, your nose worked and so the whole feat was an uphill battle! But then you did it and you were so pleased that you said a silent prayer to thank Jesus for having people in your life who care for you enough to introduce you to such a delight?
Trick question: fish is disgusting. In my heart I don't believe that anyone actually loves it.
However, the previous scenario did ring true for me when it came to brussel sprouts. And collards. And now my children will be eating the same.
Oh yeah, but back to the point: Whether it's disguised as chocolate cake or brussel sprouts, that is a mirrored image of the Lord taking care of Zach and I for the last 2 years. You all know the story of us blindly walking into marriage with absolutely no plan past the reception, but then the Lord revealed to us His splendid path that lead us to sunny California: a land of unknown. But it's turned out to be a gargantuan blessing for a number of reasons. The familial environment, Zach's relatives, caring professors, adventuresome surroundings, independence, hospitable friends, Godly church... I mean the list of blessings truly seems endless.
Well, in our newest chapter, our theme song is still the same. He is constantly showering us with blessings. Our due date was about a week earlier than we anticipated (which caused Zach to move his boards up a week), but I have no doubt that this too is a blessing because between you and me, from what I hear from the 3rd years, you are losing information quicker than you gain it after the first full week of studying. Coincidentally, Zach will be taking his exam after that first week of studying. Plus, this will allow us optimal time to adjust as a family before he starts school again (as opposed to the baby coming just before boards or after he has started his 3rd year). And my job, which I may have originally labeled a "brussel sprout" at the beginning of this year, is not a contracted position but rather a series of long term positions that conveniently end at the beginning of April! Which means, I will be able to create my own schedule leading up to the birth of the baby. And to think, He had all of this planned before we had even known we were going to be parents!
More recently, we were able to land a fantastic deal with a new car. Say hello to the new owners of a volkswagon station wagon #dreamsdocometrue. Although Alejandro gave me a really good run, Zach is entirely more confident in the new addition for our new addition (if you know what I mean). And as of just last night, Julie helped me find the perfect name for him. Just as I had said to her how much room he had in the back, we simultaneously said "Baby got back!" Naturally, I couldn't steer away from this obvious sign of naming him Sir Mix-A-Lot, but calling him, "the Big Sir." Which is oh too cheesily convenient as Zach and I took our first trip in the Big Sir to San Francisco where we drove through Big Sur. I mean, fate? I think so!
Finally, Zach and I just bid adieu to our first home together as the Lord blessed Zach's faithful actions of almost endless house hunting and scored us a deal! We have gone from approximately 800 sq ft to 1400 sq ft, without hardly raising our monthly rent! Boom, chocolate cake!! Man oh man He is so good! The baby will now be able to have her own room, we can accommodate people like you for when you visit our little "flowerpower" as Zach and I have been calling her (it seems only fitting as Coach Davis used to call me Flower Child.) We have found ourselves going to bed every night thanking Jesus for His blessings and provisions, and finding that our list has no end. Wherever we turn, He is waiting with anticipation. His plans for us are far better than the ones we set out for ourselves, and He is eager to watch us trust Him!
We serve an awesome God, folks!
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