In this world you will have trouble. That’s a truth universally known. Jesus tells us to take heart, though, and we must obey.
It’s a week of hearts. Valentine’s Day is Friday, and the kids at school are primed for the parties. I’m subbing in music and there are some cute songs modified to celebrate the holiday. Third grade is performing them, and they really enjoy singing them.
I’ve had trouble, though. Could use your prayers.
My septic system froze this past weekend, ahead of the really sub zero temps we are having right now, for an extended time.
I was told I will probably have to wait until late spring/summer for the system to thaw out. Ya.
Until then I can periodically pump out the tanks. Very costly. The gray water gets hauled away instead of flowing into the mound.
We are scrimping around here. It’s like camping, sort of: paper plates, short showers, careful usage of water that is draining into the system. It’s just a “pain-in-the-neck.”
I’m so thankful for a furnace that can combat these arctic temperatures. This house is needing a complete overhaul, apparently.
The new little room under the front step of the house (the one that was completely not accessible before the basement waterproofing people came) is just part of my ongoing “adventure” in home repair and upkeep. “Little surprises” are becoming normal.
Life is hard.
But in acceptance lies peace.
I learned that many years ago when I lost my fourth child to miscarriage, when another tragedy struck simultaneously. I recall being paralyzed with pain and horror, sadness.
In acceptance lies peace.
I learned that from a book by Hannah Hurnard. She wrote a pair of books, “Hinds Feet on High Places,” and “Mountains of Spices.” I love those books. I grew up reading them several times. I should probably revisit them soon.
God is good all the time. It may seem like things are falling apart. God holds the master strings, the tape, the glue, the screws and bolts, nails and fasteners. Perhaps I cannot see which things He is using at a given time, but I trust I will see a bigger picture when I am with Him someday.
It’s Valentine’s Day —-week.
I made a chocolate cake. I had some and froze the rest of it. Do you ever get hungry for chocolate cake? Brian used to love it with a glass of cold fresh milk.
I’m spending my Valentine Week with some sweet memories.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
MARANATHA!