"In a boxing match, the fighters absorb some vicious blows because they're ready for them. And usually, the knockout punch is the one they didn't see coming."
Todd Burpo, Heaven is For Real.
Todd Burpo, Heaven is For Real.
As I read that line last night, I couldn't help but agree. And not just agree, but adamantly agree!
I feel like I have tied an endless series of knots in this rope I've been struggling to keep ahold of for some time now. And either the knots keep slipping or I'm not tying them correctly. Or both.
Whenever something bad happens I keep saying, "It could be worse!". And it absolutely could.
But now I'm ready to say...It could also be better! I'm ready for the better. I've put in my time and effort for the better. So where in the heck is the better?!
Saturday afternoon as the kids and I started on our 30 minute drive, my car's air conditioning went out.
Long-story/short...my awesome mechanic (no sarcasm here...he really is fabulous) told me it could be a $60 fix or a $600 fix.
Judging from all I've said leading up to this point, I'm sure you can guess which it is.
I have absolutely no idea how I'm going to make this work financially. All I can think of is every bad thing that has happened, I've managed to get through. This will be no different.
However...
I have absolutely no idea how I'm going to make this work financially. All I can think of is every bad thing that has happened, I've managed to get through. This will be no different.
However...
I am so tired of hearing people complain about:
- Having to pick up the house before the maid gets there.
- Or better yet, that their maid is on vacation this week.
- That they need a vacation after their vacation.
- That they have soooo much laundry to do after their vacation.
- That their flight to California/Florida/wherever is late.
- Their kid's summer camps is only 1/2 days vs full days ... really?!
People: Step into the real world...
And on the way home, God reminded me that out there somewhere is a single mom of three, trying to hold down several jobs with no car and a child in the hospital whom she has no health insurance to help with the overwhelming expenses and a one bedroom place they call home with no food in the pantry.
So I know...it could be worse. And like Popeye, I can be kind until pushed over the line. The line is now officially a dot to me.
And yes... I will settle down and not act so put-out and like this is the end of the world, but I gotta tell you...I do believe I'm officially at the end of this rope. Thankfully, I'm convinced He always provides us with back-up ropes. I've just got to do some extra stretches or something so I can reach it when it swings my way.
Always remember and never forget: The only sure thing about luck is, it will change.
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