Well, Paul's truck is still not warming up, though thankfully it's not leaking anymore. The biggest issue is since we are so new out here, we don't have a good mechanic yet. We don't like driving up to just any auto shop without knowing if they do good work and their prices. Well, this has really been on Paul's heart, which I can't blame him. We were in sub-zero weather, and he had to drive his truck to work with hardly any heat. I would have been wimping out and taking the Jeep, but he likes to leave the Jeep for us in case we have to go somewhere. Such a sweet hubby. Anyway, he was talking to people at work, trying to find a good mechanic. He spoke to the lady whose husband plows our driveway once and a while. He thinks its the thermostat and told Paul to stop by the auto store and pick one up on his way home. It shouldn't be more than $20.00. Then this guy will put it in for us, very cheap. Actually I don't even know if he's going to charge us, but we will pay him something no matter what. The Lord is awesome in how He takes care of us. I do wish I had prayed more, which I didn't. But He is faithful even when we aren't. So hopefully that will be taken care of either tonight or tomorrow.
We are getting more snow, but that also means the temperatures are rising. It's kind of funny, because just a few minutes ago it was snowing, but the sun was shining. You've got to love Idaho weather.
School lessons are done for the day. The kids finished early. Thanks for the suggestions from all of you about whether to move Sarah to 7th grade language arts early or not. We are still praying about it, but I have some good ideas now. I'll let you know exactly what we are going to do, once it gets pinned down.
Oh, before I forget, if you think about it could you keep my sister in prayer. I'll probably put this on my other blog too, but its on my mind and heart right now, so I'm typing it here. She has severe back problems. Her back problems make what Paul and I went through last week like nothing. She's truly had back problems for almost 20 years, and has never gotten anything done about it. But just these past 7 or 8 years, it has gotten worse. So she finally went to a back doctor today who ordered an MRI and some more back x-rays. It truly is a blessing that she has gone to the doctor, but I know this is just the beginning of a long road for her. First, she isn't walking with the Lord, so like my brother, I pray for her salvation first and foremost. Then secondly, that they would be able to find out what the issue is, and get her on some sort of treatment to fix it. Her MRI is going to be out this way, probably early in the morning. So she'll either sleep here at our house, or her sons house. The medical facility is closer to her son's house, which is about 30 minutes from our house. But it's almost an hour from her house, so either way, she really should sleep out this way so she doesn't have to make the long drive. I have offered to be there with her during the whole process, well in the waiting room anyway. Right now, if it stays scheduled the way it is now, it will be Monday morning at 8:00am. That will be early for me and the kids, but we'll do it. The biggest thing is that they will probably give her medication because of the enclosure, so she shouldn't be driving or anything afterward. If I'm there, then I can take her where she needs to go, or at least be with her through it. So if you think about it, please keep all of us in prayer. I'm blessed that my kids are older, so making sure we have a few books for them will work fine. No running after a toddler. But it will still be a long day, and I so feel for my sister. I remember Paul when he came out of his MRI, and it was so hard for him. And of course the not knowing what is truly wrong, is always hard. OK, I've rambled enough, just when you think of my sister, please lift her up in prayer.
I will be praying for Paul's truck. Bill drives a geo tracker with a soft top, so it doesn't get that warm either. Luckily he only has a 1/2 hr. drive to work. Idaho weather sounds a lot like IN weather. We are miserably cold here. On sunday it's suppose to be in the 40's, so I am looking forward to that. I will keep your sister in prayer. My two are sick, so please pray for us. At least I'm off this weekend, so that I can take care of them. Have a great weekend.
That is wonderful the way the Lord answers prayer and great news about your vehicle. I will be keeping your family and your sister in my prayers that she will feel better soon.
Pam
Isn't it awful to have vehicle problems? To be honest, I am very ignorant of how cars work. Luckily Jeff has a clue. That is so sad about the pain your sister has experienced for so long. I pray she can be delivered. Have a wonderful weekend!
Anissa
Lets see....
1) You've been busy!!
2) I'm glad the Lord is taking such good care of you
3) You're scarf is lovely!
4) It had to warm up to snow?!?!?! Very interesting!
5) I finally got some time to ask my spouse if the name quiz's answer fit, and my middle daughter said all but the flakey which had my spouse raising his eyebrows. He said some people upon first meeting me would think I'm flakey. Geesh! I would never have guessed that that description of me would be deemed by my family as accurate! Proof we don't see ourselfs (at least in my case) as others see us.
6) I've missed you!!!
Finding a good mechanic. I believe that's a matter for prayer. We find some on recommendation, and let them know who referred us. Accountability is great. But once we've seen their work, we're hooked. Ours all seem to end up being a few towns away, but worth the trip.
Sorry to hear about your sister's pain.
What is this "blog calendar"? Josiah wonders why some days are blue. Are those the days you've blogged?? just curious....
bethanyrae
I am so glad you found someone who is willing to fix your truck for you! I hope it truly is an easy fix!
I'll pray for your sister. It's a blessing that you can be there with her.
I am ready for the warmer weather in our neck of Idaho too. The snow will be welcome, just to be warmer. We are supposed to get some on Saturday. It's amazing how "warm" the 20s feel, after the last couple weeks in the teens and below!
This blog is so I can share my journey with the Lord, my journey as a wife and mother, and my journey as a homeschool mom. I pray that you will see the Lord in my life through happy and sad times, and that this blog glorifies the Lord.
This is an award and tag free zone, thank you.
I would have been wimping out and taking the Jeep, but he likes to leave the Jeep for us in case we have to go somewhere. Such a sweet hubby. Anyway, he was talking to people at work, trying to find a good mechanic. He spoke to the lady whose husband plows our driveway once and a while. He thinks its the thermostat and told Paul to stop by the auto store and pick one up on his way home. It shouldn't be more than $20.00. Then this guy will put it in for us, very cheap. 
Actually I don't even know if he's going to charge us, but we will pay him something no matter what. The Lord is awesome in how He takes care of us. I do wish I had prayed more, which I didn't. 
But He is faithful even when we aren't. So hopefully that will be taken care of either tonight or tomorrow.
You've got to love Idaho weather.
