Wishy Washy Testimony

Happy Sabbath,

This has been a wonderful week for me and I thank the Lord that I was able to experience it.  Sunday, I purchased some soil and planted some spinach and summer squash.  I had a productive work week and was able to end my work week on Thursday afternoon to begin a 5 day weekend, which I very much enjoy. 

I took my son to a zoo that a church sister recommended when I told her about the first time I headed to a certain beach.  I put in the coordinates and drove and was surprised that the gps lead me in a way where I didn’t have tolls (I didn’t have that setting selected so I was even more confused).  God knew I needed to save my money and would have to transfer some dough, so I'm thankful for that!

I went to the zoo with my son 10-15 minutes after they opened and had a great time.  We saw many beautiful animals that God created and walked through a forest. The zoo was free by the way, so that is also something else to rejoice over.  We saw gorgeous exotic birds, giraffes, lions, and even people flying through the trees on zip lines which too was exciting.  We stayed there for a little over one hour before heading the rest of the way to the beach. I found parking right at the main area and paid $5 less than what I did before which was fantastic.  I debated on whether or not to bring my tent which I cleaned sand out of the night before.  The tent doesn’t do too well with high wind, but I decided last minute to pack it and a 10lb kettle bell.  I brought the back packs, snacks, an umbrella that I didn’t use and the kettle bell and it worked extremely well.  The kettle bell and other items kept my tent from moving too much and I had a shelter for my valuables while enjoying playing with my son in the waves. 

We walked the boardwalk and I purchased a shirt, some cotton candy, water ice, sun glasses, and tickets to an attraction and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves before driving back home the same way we came. 

Today we went to church and listened to a sermon about not worrying about anything (God provides).  Some church members are headed on a mission trip to Dominican republic tomorrow so their travels and activities need prayer sent up behind that. 

I am planning on taking my son to see a fireworks show after Sabbath (9:30pm or so) tonight so that is something else to be excited about. 

My Dad celebrated his 76^th birthday this week and the Ancestry DNA test I ordered last week arrived just in time for his birthday and for me to send it off to the post office.  His test will answer more questions I have and I’m sure he has about himself.  I was also able to finally get my car serviced and my AC fixed.  I surely needed it for our road trip we had yesterday. 

I am enjoying being off and being able to relax.  My summer squash and spinach have emerged early.  My plants are thriving and I do not see hoards of bees and wasps on the balcony so I am considering putting plants outside to take full advantage of the rain and sunshine and perhaps get a good harvest this year.  The bees and wasps were out with a force from March to late May.  Perhaps they came by to treat the area again when they came to fix my oven this week, I don’t know. My employer also said that we would receive salary increases beginning July 1^st so I’m curious to see what my new salary will be. 

This is a wishy washy testimony thanksgiving post, but this was my week and I’m thankful for it.

God is good.