Blessings In The Most Unexpected Areas

I have to say that God really does work in the strangest of ways. The other day a friend, who is also a ex-boyfriend of mine emailed me it got me thinking of my life and how if certain events had not taken place then I would not have my husband and my three beautiful and amazing kids. While I will always care for him [my ex] as we were friends before we were in a relationship at the same time I am glad that we are friends. How many can say that they are still friends with their first love?

So anyway, today has been an emotional day. I am counting every blessing that I have. My family, my friends, a roof over our head, food on the table, love in my heart, etc. It’s crazy how God works- really. I had to have the emotional ride with J in order to be able to be ready for the deeper emotions that I would find with my husband and family. He is there for me- all of his heart, his soul.

Now, I am needing to be there for him. Surgery is in 14 days and to add to his pain he also has a cold. Sneezing and back pain do not go well together. I’ve seen how his face scrunches just before that sneeze getting ready for the sharp pain that is about to follow. While we are receiving some help from my family, it’s still difficult.

The other day I was taking a step back and looking at my to-do list – my personal to-do list there really isn’t much I can do about cutting things out. I still have to do those things, can’t just let the kids run a muck in the house! However, my business to-do list really needed some cutting. As hard as it was to say okay enough of doing everything for everyone for free. It was something I HAD to do. I feel bad doing it, but I’m not going to get anywhere doing everything or free – or getting upset cause I do tons and tons of work and I just end up getting seriously under paid if I do get paid.

Enough is enough.

So fast forward to today - today I feel so blessed. I was shown just how amazing the work at home community really is. Kelly McCausey had heard of our current struggles and felt it in her heart to do what she could to help us. So unexpected and I am still having a hard time finding the words to express my thanks. Kelly posted our story on her blog and within a matter of hours, our current bills were paid! Then to add to the amazing outpouring of support – ladies also offered to help me on a more long term basis with getting my business going and start bringing in the passive income. There is still work to be done, still waiting on return phone calls from case workers, but man oh man is God at work!

I really want to thank everyone for the prayers, well wishes, and support for our family. I truly appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.