Fall Fun

We had a good weekend. Didn't have to much on the agenda, so that was nice. We went out to Schusters and did the corn maze, hayride and bonfire thing with our church and had a great time! I just really enjoyed getting out to do something fun!

We met with our window guy on Sunday afternoon and finally settled on our contract for new windows. So scary! I've been stressing out about all of the costly home repairs that have come up lately and yesterdays message at church was so timely. It was all about having faith and trusting God with everything. I know in my heart that everything I have is really not mine, but God's anyway, but still I've been pretty stressed about all of the major expenses that have come up for us in the recent months and weeks.

Steve and I feel a peace about this stupid $4,500.00 window investment, but I just couldn't help but find myself stressing out about this major purchase anyway. It was so good for me to be reminded that regardless of what is in our bank account God is in control and has always provided for our every need. We always pray together about major decisions - especially when it involves money and we feel in our hearts that this home repair is one that needs to be made. As stressful as major purchases are, I felt so good yesterday after we finalized the details with the contractor. I sure was getting sick of having different companies in our home every other day for estimates. I know we did our homework and found the best deal for a quality product, but actually sitting down and signing the contract was still overwhelming. I felt the same way both times that we've purchased homes as well. Once it's all said and done though, I have such a peace when I know we've made the right decision.

I am just so, so grateful for a God that cares about every detail of our lives - big and small. I'm glad I can rest easy at night knowing that no matter what comes our way God is in control - always has been and always will be. Thank God (literally!) for that, because if I had to depend on myself to figure things out, I would be up a creek without a paddle.

Next on the home repair agenda? A new heater. I know that someday we will be so grateful for all of these home repairs once we decide to sell our house - I just gotta keep reminding myself of that.