Despite Nelson’s physical su, Nelson remains astounded that God has given him a little family and almost a house–blessings galore.
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September 27, 2022
“This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24)
Annso wrote that on her little spiral note pad she writes in and sometimes leaves notes for me. It reminds me to write her the 10 letters for her trip to Germany so she can have something from me to open and look forward to each day.
That was such a big hit when we were dating long distance. I can’t even believe that worked out with the opposition, distance, and time between each visit. 75 days each time, and I wrote a little note for each day. Pretty cool.
Maybe I can write a topic for each day. Something like: How it applies to my relationship to her and baby Will.
- waiting – I count the days until we get to see each other again.
- action – I’m thankful that we have each other and what a blessing God has given us with our little family, totally unique
- productivity – doing nothing together is doing something
- cleanliness –
- remembering God
- living in the moment
- prayer
- jet lag
- reading
10.exercise
Yesterday we got another email from the loan officer who had another list of things to get together so the loan can close. I did my best and I pray, Lord, that she takes what I sent.
It is such a miracle that we are able to buy a house and borrow money at all, with our meager income, but it seems you are doing it for us, Lord. It even seems like our payment will go down from what it is now (paying rent). I’m grateful.
“During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard, because of his reverent submission. Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him and was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek.” (Hebrews 5:7-10)
I think it’s really interesting and applicable how it says, “…he learned obedience from what he suffered…” It’s like a process that shows the value of suffering. It also says that “…he was heard because of his reverent submission.”
Jesus cried out to God, who could save him from death. Then it says that he was heard, but we know that he went to the cross anyway. Strange. “He was heard…”, but then his prayers, in a sense, were denied. He went to the cross anyway. But he was heard. I guess that’s enough.
Ralph and I had a good conversation this morning about decisions, moving, getting older, having something to do, and other things. It was nice. Annso was up a lot last night with Will. He was vaccinated a couple times at the doc yesterday, so he’s got a little fever, making it hard for him to sleep.
Life has its challenges and we prayed for a son, so this is par for the course. We are happy, and it’s important to take it one day at a time, not getting too far out ahead of ourselves. I can get overwhelmed when I think of too many things at once.
For now, we are working out the details of this loan. Once we close on the house, we can work out the move and other details. I believe God is leading us to this, so he will help us. I bank on that. He probably wouldn’t bring us this far only to dump the whole thing now.
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“The effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.” (Isaiah 32:17)