Being an adult

Phil and I have been on a financial plan to get out of debt and build a savings for about a year now. There have been some bumps in the road, but none as big as what we have had going on the past month. Our washer died, our computer died, we discovered an oil leak in our car, and last night we found a mold problem in our bedroom. Last night Phil and I were feeling VERY discouraged. So, we have to buy new carpet, tear out a very handy cabinet in our room, buy a new dresser (because the drawers in our room were storing clothes), and paint. There are lots of things we have dreamed about doing in our house. Re-doing that room was one of them, but we didn't want to do it right now.

Facing this huge task and a large sum of money that will have to come from savings, it would be easy to throw in the towel and say what is the point of continuing. We are not going to do that! God is still in control. He will continue to provide.

If we hadn't found the problem when we did, things could have been a lot worse. I am thankful that the need to clean overcame me when it did. Some people will say that was because it's time for spring cleaning, I say it's because of God. He knew what the problem was and without that urge, it would have been months before the issue was found. I am thankful for where we are at now. God is continuing to grow and shape us and I will look at this as a growing opportunity!!

Sunday car rides

On the way to lunch from church on Sunday, Phil and I were talking about warm weather and things we can't wait to do. We were passing the zoo, and I told Chloe we would take her to the zoo when it was warmer outside. She quickly replied "No mommy. I don't want it. I want cheese." Apparently she had her mind on one thing, and that was lunch!!