homeschooling through chaos and joy

God's timing...

Truely has no rhyme, but I believe it does have reason.

Yesterday I was at a bread thrift store. I go there fairly often as the only bread I can buy that is corn/dairy free for my 2yo cost $2.99 at the grocery store and 1.95 at the thrift store....I do have coupons I was blessed with that bring it down to $1/loaf. I went to the counter thinking I would be using 2 coupons, but didn't have that much bread in my cart. (One coupon is good for 50% off up to a $10 order.)

Anyway....the woman that was behind the counter, I know is a Christian from our talks. So, this young couple (as in 2 teenagers) come in with 2 kids in tow...The clerk tells me that this little gal is pregnant and earns money from a relative and brings it there to buy bread. I heard the girl tell her neice and nephew if there was any money left over that they could buy a treat.  

I told her to ring up their bread with mine - she asked me a few times are you sure? This will go over the coupon amount - I replied "Just ring it up" at first the girl didn't really realize what I was doing eventhough she handed over one of the loaves to be scanned...The guy caught on and thanked me and she joined in. I told them it was a gift from the Lord and that Jesus sometimes likes to do little things that let us know he loves us. And some day, they will be able to do for others in little ways for Jesus...They wholehearedly agreed :)

This morning a friend from church showed up with a gift card for a local grocery store for $10. He had it since Christmas time, but we hadn't connected - so of all days, he decided to stop by with it...today. I think God is laughing out of joy and humor.

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7:14 PM, Mar. 16, 2007 .. Posted by BooksandBairns

I love those moments--the huge hand of God sweeping down into your day and blessing you in return for the small kindness you've shown someone. Oh, it feels so good, doesn't it? Thanks for sharing and making me smile.

Hello!

7:28 PM, Mar. 25, 2007 .. Posted by LaMereAcademy

That's wonderful that you were able to bless them in that way.
~Becky