This post is part 2 of a a blog I wrote a couple weeks ago about how so many people lately have been blessing us. Here’s a few more…
- A few weeks ago I wrote this tweet: “man, I’m really jonesing for some orange pop & powdered doughnuts.” A few minutes later there was a knock on my door. My neighbors saw my tweet & dropped off the tasty treats.
- Last weekend my friend “J” came over. Not only did we get her to stay an extra night, stick a q-tip up my son\’s behind, but she also willingly did the 5:30am shift with Rhys so I could catch a little extra shut-eye. J bought Ran a Lego set for his 4th birthday that happens to be the only thing he’s played with since. I’m not even kidding.
J & my little snuggle bear
- My mother’n'law Sara was also over & she stayed back to watch Rhys so J, Ransom & I could go out to lunch.
Rhys loves his Grandma B!
- My friend April stopped by with a bag full of diapers & a sweet gift for little Reesey-Bear.
- Some old friends we haven’t connected with an awhile sent us an extra base for our car seat.
- Finally, that roof project that began a while ago finished up this week. All in all there were more than 50 people who either donated time or money, or food or a skilled trade to help us fix a giant leak in our roof that required thousands of dollars of repairs. Because of the generosity of so many people from our Church, The River & from Westwood Christian Reformed Church (& more) we were able to get the whole roof replaced! It’s been an amazing journey of letting our needs be known & seeing some pretty cool Jesus followers responding. It’s the power of community & the provision of God for our needs.
At least 15 guys on the roof last Saturday.
Ran the Builder. He sat in the driveway with his tools for ahwile just mezmerized by the whole process.
I’m sure I’ll hit “publish” & remember several more. In any case I am so thankful for all our friends, family, donors, students & my blogging community!
Love to you all…
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Grace I am inspiried by God’s provision through community…Praise Him for all that he has done for you guys. I am blown away by the generosity that the Washingtons have received since the birth of our baby. God shows us how much he loves us through other people. We have 2 of EVERYTHING (carseats, swings, seats, carriers, high chairs, even outfits) . My mind has been blown by the blessing that come from the LORD this way. But if we believe the word then it is as simple as Asking and Believing. That is what we KNOW over here. My mom in law has been over like every other day so I could Nap…and in the mean time she is making meals or doing laundry etc. My sister Scrubbed my bathroom on her hands and knees and grocery shopped for us. I am fallin over with grattitude. I could go on but I just want to agree that God is amazing through others and we are so very thankful to share the thanks that you all feel. Praise God for all the ways He has loved up on you guys.
God is amazing right? We have also been so blessed through other people. It blows my mind. I can’t even begin to say how many different things have been done for us or prayers, prayed on our behalf. It is overwhelming sometimes. It has inspired me to look outside myself more and see in what ways I can bless others. I wanted to say though, I love the pictures you posted on this blog. Rhys is so sweet. He looks like the picture perfect baby. And the picture of Ran looking up with his “tools” – how precious is that!
Praise the Lord for his goodness! Rhys is getting so big! I need to come and see him again!