Change, joy, and believe are all good words to describe me and my life right now. Here's why:
Changes are not always a bad thing. After all, I've always wanted a window sill above my kitchen sink with a view, and not only do I have that, but I have deep sinks now, too, that hold dishes...not the sinks that come in mobile homes that are way too shallow and small. See? That's two things I've always wanted, all because of changes that have been made in my life. I love that not only do I have the window sill, but I have room to put things on it that make me smile. I'll admit it...the Popeye spinach is me being a bit...ummmm...nostalgic? Sure, I like that word. Nostalgic. I love the @ symbol...have for a long time because you know...@ is for @bby! Next, we have a picture of me with my Granny. Oh, how I love her so! It was taken two years ago, I think, for my birthday...maybe three. Not sure. The coke bottle is just a find that I had randomly sitting around looking for a home and has no meaning to me at all, really. Ha. When N and I went looking for a couch, we bought a stack of dishes, and every one that we liked happened to be green, so therefore, the green vase that I've had forever is put to use with a flower that was purchased at a craft show, I believe. It's made from a pinecone. I tried this. All I got was a very stick mess. I'll just love the one I have and leave it at that. So there is a tour of my happy little kitchen window...oh...and the sunflower says "Be Joyful" I think. Something about joy, anyways. It's a good reminder...and a good word. Although I try to be joyful in all situations, sometimes, many times, even, I fail. So this is just a good, daily reminder for me to remember to be joyful in any situation, for there is always *something* that can be started with "at least". We just may have to look for it a bit harder sometimes is all.
Today marked other changes in my life...my first day at my new job would be the first change. I like it there. Everyone is very friendly, and the environment is inviting and layed back...and the job is going to be fast-paced and keep me busy...once I learn all there is to know about windows...and I'm here to tell you that is A LOT!!! I never knew! My "space" is nice...it's not too small. I can see out the windows. Once I get it all cozied up, Abby style, I'll be all set. (First the other lady has to move out, though!) I find it strange that she moved jobs within the office, but hasn't cleaned off her things from her desk before someone else was going to be sitting there using it. I would want my things taken care of before the new gal came along, wouldn't you? Just thinking "out loud" I guess. So yes, I do believe the perfect job for me was created, and I made the smarter choice to suit me, my personality, and therefore, my health. Go me. Nothing about this change would even be possible without my friend, A, that I met through teaching classes and owning the store...so even though that is now a bittersweet memory...owning the store, that is...I am reminded that without the store, making friends with A would never have happened...so there was good to be had about having the store, yes indeed.
The next change I made today was to say goodbye to Ruby. Ruby? you ask...yes, Ruby. She and I have bonded together over many a mile, many a flea market, and many a trip to and from the store. She had plenty of space for boxes and moving things, and she also had plenty of room should I want to haul around a lot of the kids that we had, PiePie and I. The problem is, having Ruby now is not a very practical choice, considering that all the hauling of things, boxes, and children is mostly done. Spending $25.00 a day in gas to work just wasn't going to happen! At the prompting of N and Kate and their "go-get-em-tiger" cheerleading, I called and made an appointment to look at some vehicles to try and find an even trade. I was hi-rumphed at by some, saying that it couldn't be done, but I knew (or thought I knew) otherwise. But good ole N and Kate...my two best cheerleaders...they believed with me. And so the three of us amigos went car shopping this afternoon. We went to the appointment. That was strike one. Next we went to another lot. The man was nice, but said he couldn't "move" the bigger vehicles right now and just couldn't do it. Strike two. I think he felt kind of bad. I asked him if there was anywhere else to go that would be open later in the evening, and he sent us to one more place. At this place, there were several cars that were within the range of "trade-able". The man was tickled pink to have the Expedition, remarked at what good shape it was in, and how clean it was, and after he drove it, he was sold. He told me I could have any car in the whole row for an even trade. REALLY???!!??!! Grand slam! So, we started looking and ruling out this one and that...a dent here, 5 speed there, higher mileage on this one than on that one...this one is nicer on the outside, but the other one has many less miles on it...and so we narrowed it down, drove the car we all three thought was the best pick, came back, and told him we wanted to trade. Today? He asked...or would you rather come back tomorrow? My reply....nope! Not tomorrow...I want to trade RIGHT NOW. I don't want to put any more gas in the Expedition, and getting to Portland when getting off work in Hendersonville at 4:30 was pushing it. Anyone who knows me knows that once my miind is made up, there's not much that is going to stop me from getting where I want to go, one way or the other, and my mind was made up! N had her dad on the phone, the value was right, and she *really* wanted me to get it because she wished she had never gotten rid of hers. And so that is how I came to drive home a Maxima without even spending one single dollar! I had faith. I had asked God to help me find the right car, and KNOW it was the right car, and He did. Just like He had this house in line for me, the dog coming at the perfect time, the job that He allowed for me to have, and the peace that He has given me, He had a car waiting for me. I didn't even for one minute doubt that He was going to stop today...not when He has brought me this far. Another good word is "believe". I believed that there was something out there, even though others thought it was a long shot. I believed that I would find THE one, that God would lead the way, and He did.
I'm excited about the changes that my life has taken. Who would have thought that I would be saying that when just two short weeks or so ago, I was a hot mess? Not I! I'm looking forward to tomorrow....to what it brings, to see what other changes He has in store for me.
Thank you, Jesus, for taking care of me, for hearing my cries of help, and for fulfilling my needs as only You can do. Please help me remember that not all changes are bad, that I need to be joyful in every situation, every day, and to believe...especially on days when it's really hard to do so.
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