Busy Sabbath

Happy Sabbath

A good week and a good day. 

Today was a little busy and I was not expecting it to be.  I headed to my church and as I was on my way, I missed a call from my friend from the other church.  I texted her and told her that I was heading to my church.  I got to my church to find that there was nothing really going on for the youth and only one other child was there.  A visitor brought her son and her son has the same name as my son so it was fun trying to get the correct one’s attention.  She said she looked at other churches and was disappointed because they didn’t have enough happening for the youth so when she saw our church online, she decided to come here.  Unfortunately, this week, the children were away so it wasn’t anything going on aside from Sabbath school. Hearing her say that really set it in stone for me and so I decided to stay for Sabbath school and play the piano for Sabbath school before heading over to the other church thinking they were having youth day today (what I assumed was the reason my friend tried to call to remind me about). I get there to find this is not the case and once again, I am sitting with my son who won’t sit still, but I was glad to connect with my friend, her family, and other people.  She was calling to see if I would bring some food over to the other church.  I had a nice sit down with my pastor who covers three churches and was able to hear some great news about another church sister and hear some testimony from another.  My pastor said he was over at my church this morning but I didn’t see him because I decided for the first time in a long time to go downstairs and stay down to watch my son and prepare to head out to the other church (where he ended up being for the service).  After having lunch with him and everyone, I heard he was headed back over to my church for a special presentation.  I had planned on going to my parent’s home but my friend’s mom asked if I would bring some food over to my church so then I took off back down the road to drop that off before coming back. 

This week was good and not complicated.  My mother returned from the funeral that was held Tuesday for my cousin and she had a good send off.  I was able to buy a new tub for my bathroom and get some paint for the washing room. 

I am thankful for the Lord’s timing.  I was waiting for a response to come back from the loan servicer and as I prepared to send another email, I saw a message from the mortgage company where they said that I passed my deadline to have the house de-winterized, and some other things addressed.  I was not even aware there was a deadline.  Prior to the email check, I was having a discussion with my parents and wanted to make more progress with my house repairs.  I wanted to have the electricity activated so I could get things moving and I’m glad that the email came because I actually needed to get those things done and they are giving me until 7/31/2018.  I scheduled a plumber to come out on Thursday morning.  I’m having an electrician also come to check the work my dad did and certify that the system is safe.  The electricity and gas will be turned on Thursday and I was informed by the water company that the water was already on, it was never shut off at the street.  I can turn it on by the main valve and if I need them, I can get them to help. 

So I am happy that all these things could be done on Thursday.  I am happy I am making progress on this house and I am happy that things are settling into place.  I am happy for a busy Sabbath. 

God is good.