Many of you have heard about our extra $520 'bill' this month. Kris received a red light camera ticket in January and I must say it was rightly so. But who has an extra $500 + laying around at the end of each month? Not us or most families we know these days! So I paid the bill on our credit card on Friday night, figured that gives us a month to deal with it.
Well, on Saturday I had to do a cake decorating party in Tustin. I packed up my car and headed up there. I arrived at a beautiful home and met the gracious homeowner who showed me the up most amount of hospitality. I made friends, I had fun and I did my 'job' for the day. As I was leaving, the rest of the payment due was slipped into my pocket and out the door I went. After I drove away, I took the money out of my pocket and did a quick calculation in my head and realized that I received a HUGE tip and that more than paid for our 'extra bill.' I was moved to tears as I called Kris to let him know the good news. I also called a couple other people to tell them and got various responses, such as: "You deserve it, you must have done a great job!" But this IS NOT the case. I did my job just like any other cake party, I just happened to land in a home where I experienced extreme generosity. God provided for us thru this family and we can see that, acknowledge that and are very thankful that God cares so much about us to see us through. Loads of thanks and blessings from my heart to yours...
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After I received your call on Saturday about your "tip" I was left speechless and in awe of God's way of providing for our EVERY need. Even when we make a mistake and pay the price, God is there with us ;-)
ReplyDeleteWrite this story in your journal so that in the future times of worry and frustration, you can remember that God is in control of ALL things; even a DUMB red light ticket! If nothing else, you can remind me of his grace b/c I will inevitably panic and worry about life in general.
Hi
ReplyDeleteI have just across from Michelle's blog (Her Cup Overfloweth) and I am so happy that I did.
I have really enjoyed reading your creative ideas and am going to add your blog to my list of favourites.
Elise
I am moved to tears with your story about the genorosity you received from that cake party you did in Tustin. That is a great family God provided you with! WOWOW!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I figured it out!