If you read my What’s Happening At Our House post here, then you know we have a lot going on right now. I hesitated to publish the post because I was sharing very personal issues in our life, but one of my very dear friends encouraged me that I need to let friends and readers know what is happening.
Many of you have let us know that you are praying for us, which we sincerely appreciate! We are feeling loved!
As a result of your prayers, and the generosity of friends we have already seen several developments:
- A long-time reader very sweetly purchased the books we need for school this year.
- Another friend anonymously paid half of the fees for our co-op classes.
- The car stalled out once, but restarted almost immediately and has continued to run smoothly.
- Friends told us about a home for rent which we are praying about.
While I did not post our situation to ask for help, it is so kind of our friends to respond to our needs, and we are truly grateful. I know that our situation is temporary and turning around quickly, and I hope that if you are in a similar situation, you will see improvement soon!
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One of the things that drew me to follow your blog is your faith. I really enjoyed reading how you phrased your actions in times of struggle—
“I am packing boxes in faith that we are moving–even though I can’t see where we will move.
I am driving our car in faith that it will keep going until we can get another car–even though I can’t see how.
I am getting up every morning in faith that life is getting better–even though I can’t see “better” right now.”
Thank you for sharing your positive outlook even when you’re overwhelmed. As a side note, the phrase I keep telling myself these days is “Broke is a state. Poor is a state of mind.” And we’re broke!
LOVE that! Poor is definitely a state of mind. Thanks for the reminder. 🙂
One day a few years ago, when we were living very much paycheck-to-paycheck (usually not quite making it), with 1 baby in diapers and 1 on the way, 1 vehicle that we shared, a house payment we couldn’t quite afford…
I went to change my baby’s diaper and found that I had 2 diapers left. Two. Only two.
My husband was at work. We had paid all of our bills, put gas in the car, & bought groceries, but but had literally NO money left and it was a week until payday. And somehow, I had managed to overlook the fact that we were almost out of diapers.
I started panicking and digging for loose change in the couch. I scraped up a couple of dollars… not enough for even a small pack of diapers. I started praying. “Okay, Lord… I just need $10. $10 would be enough for a big pack of store-brand diapers, and those would get me through until payday. Just $10. That’s all.”
I had no idea where that $10 would come from… and the day went on. I kept praying, and stressing, because it was just one more thing on top of all the other scrapped-together, stressed-out, maxed-out things I was feeling and dealing with. You know?
About 4 that afternoon, with baby in the last clean diaper, taking a nap… I was pacing and praying. The doorbell rang. A lady stood there… She said, “Hey, I was at that garage sale you had last weekend… and I wanted to buy that little table but I forgot to come back and pick it up. Here you go.” And she held out… you guessed it… a $10 bill.
I know God could have given me $100 or $1000 (and I would have taken it!) but you know what? It made me feel so HEARD and so CARED FOR that He provided exactly what I asked for… and right when I needed it, too. Not before… but when we were literally down to the last diaper.
All that (very long) story to say that when I have trusted God to provide, I have never been disappointed or left hanging. He has provided three different homes, three different jobs, three different vehicles, and the means to take care of our growing family. He will take care of you and your precious family too. God bless.
I love that story Annie! Thank you so much for sharing it and encouraging all of us.
AMAZING!!! I am so happy for you and your family! God Bless!
Kimberlee, I would also like to say thank you for sharing. I know and understand that it must have been very hard for you to do so. Doesn’t it say that if you knock the door shall be opened, seek and you shall find, ask and it shall be given. Well something like that anyway. How can people help you if you don’t share. Also by telling us your problems (I know this will sound crazy) we feel better. We know that you are going through the same problems we are and that you are not Superwoman but just you doing your best. To watch you go through these trying times gives us faith that we too can come through to the other side. With you I have faith that you will receive a much better and cheaper housing. A much better, safer car will be coming your way. I’m just sorry that I can’t keep my eyes open for you because I don’t live in the US, but I just know that others will.
Let me ask for you.
God I know you work in wonderful ways and that you have your angels everywhere. Could you please send Kimberlee and her lovely family a lovely home, a new car and the money that she needs.
And to all the Angels out there our Kimberlee needs some help is there someone out there who would like to help her out a little?
Thank you and all the best.
Thank you so much Susan for your beautiful prayer and your encouragement. I am truly blessed!
Hi Kimberlee. I found your website while searching for ways to lower my grocery bill. I like your honest voice in your writing. I admire how you took a step back from consumerism and are living a lifestyle that nurtures your family and relationships. Your family seems really lovely.
Welcome Kristin! Thank you so much for your kind words.
Even though you weren’t asking for help, people helped you because you are working hard to resolve “problems”, and deserve a hand (not the same as a hand-out). I love that you shared your situation so that you could give these people a chance to help you.
I second EcoMama’s reply. You work hard and are faithful to your beliefs and faith. Sharing your story not only encourages others, but gives people the opportunity to be used by allow the Lord to answer some of those prayers. Who knows, maybe the Lord was already planting seeds and giving nudges!!! Thank you for sharing your story. It also helps people like me to realize our struggles are very small compared to others and to be thankful for what we have and experience. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Thanks so much Sandy!
Thank you for sharing your story. I will be praying for you and your family.
Thank you so much Andrea!
Continued prayers for you and your family. With God it will all be okay. Hugs!
Thanks Mandy!
Thank you for sharing your story.It gives me hope in my life.
Praying for you and your family. I really enjoy reading your tips and ideas. “If God brings you TO IT, He will bring you THROUGH IT!”
I’m continuing to pray for you and your family. As you know from a previous conversation that you and I had last May, things here are improving slowly but surely. God is EVER faithful and IN CONTROL!!!
Love you friend,
Valerie
Thanks so much Valerie!