How many things can break in one household in one weekend

Two cars, an air conditioner, two lawn mowers, and a bathroom floor.What a frustrating weekend! My car will start and run, it just can't be turned off without pulling the fuse to a computer chip, and disconnecting the battery. Husband's car sprung a sizable leak in a gas line. The soonest we can get a vehicle in for service is Wednesday. The lawn is still growing like crazy, and the rider won't start. Parts are here to fix the push mower, but the cars suddenly took priority. The blower motor quit on the air conditioner. It is hot and humid still, and we really need to keep the house closed as much as possible to control the ragweed pollen in the house. We live hand to mouth, so there are no small money issues.

How much frustration is one family asked to take?

As much as we are given. It's easy to say "we don't walk alone." It's another thing to let the peace that passes understanding rule over the human frustration and emotion.

I am finding it much easier to deal with, when I am not dealing with physical pain that keeps me immobilized.

I have a lot to learn about walking with God.

Today the scripture has been fulfilled....

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,
Because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the Poor.
He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives.
and recovery of sight to the blind,
to set free those who are downtrodden,
To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord....
Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." lk. 18-21



Nothing short of Jesus' hand will give us the key to set free many of the children's lives that I work with. I can help them find keys to what triggers their young minds to retreat to a different place, and how to get to a better place. Nothing short of Jesus love can heal the deeply hurt places in their young lives. Though I can not speak this love in the school setting, I can let it flow through me. I can call for wisdom to help me through this minute-by-minute changing landscape of highly charged emotions and reactions.

A New Chapter

I started my job as an educational assistant in an Emotional Disabilities classroom on Monday of this week. I think this will be a very important chapter of my life. The days seem short. Focus on the children's moods and needs is a big job. Because the pay is so low in this position, I have taken a part time job at the "Noel Sanctuary." Nancy Noel is a world renowned artist who has opened a new studio in an old church building. I am working a lot of hours now, but it feels good. Working at the studio yesterday did not even feel like work, it was more like hanging around with women I like to be with, and doing a little work while I am there.

I am looking forward to a stellar year!