That's how long we have until Bryan finishes law school! 7 years ago we started a new chapter and now we can almost see the light at the end. Sometimes I wonder if that light is a train running wide open to run over us, because life has thrown us so many challenges.
For example, in the last week, our washing machine died, a rather expensive "hose-thingey" went out on the pick-up, and the brakes on my car became hysterical and refused to work.
So, that meant Bryan had to spend his weekend replacing/installing another washing machine, replacing the "hose-thingey" and putting on new brakes on the car.
It's hard enough to do those things when everything goes smoothly..but of course that didn't happen. Here's a glimpse into what actually happened.
The new-used washing machine uses more water and the pipes in "This old House" couldn't handle it and our laundry-room temporarily turned into a water ride at a theme park! It also sent a lovely shade of black water into our bathtub and filled our kitchen sink with even more mysterious water. So, here comes the Roto-rooter man..TWO HOURS LATER! Thankfully, it fixed the problem and now everything works like a charm! Bryan also manged to fix the truck..with the help of his Dad, and he replaced the brakes on the car. He says it's a good thing he went to Law School because he wouldn't make a good mechanic..but I think he's doing great! I told him to just keep putting a band-aid on everything and in 66 days we can start over.
Even though it seems over-whelming at times, it could be worse. Our problems are just mechanical..not something that is life-threatening. We survived one of those episodes last year...and have had several throughout our 17 year marriage..not with us specifically but in our family. And God saw us through and put a band-aid on us to help us heal. Seems like He's always whipping out a spiritual band-aid to carry us through the rough times. And believe me there have been many..I remember one day , about ten years ago, that day was so difficult..I just laid in the bed and thought " breathe in and out" and that was my job that day. Thankfully, things got better....it wasn't over night..but it got better.
So, now here we are, a decade later, having survived so many trials, and looking forward to a new future. For the first time in a long time, I'm excited. It has seemed so far away..the twists and turns we could never expect ...but God carried us through..sending us "replacement parts" along the way..literally and spiritually.
Hope you don't have any "b00-boo's" this week, but if you do...go to the "Healer"..He has a band-aid big enough to cover it up and help you heal, too!
Blessings,
Janie
