My goodness, we had a busy weekend. It was great though, we got a lot accomplished and had some great family time together.
On Saturday morning Paul went to the men's bible study at our church. He really enjoys going, and it gives me time to be lazy on Saturday mornings until he gets home. Once he got home, we were on the run. We went to a used appliance store first and found the perfect dryer for us. It was exactly what I wanted and $50 less than what we budgeted, thank you Lord. It had literally just gotten to the store, so the owner wanted to check it over, clean it up (though it was very clean) and asked us to come back in an hour or so to pick it up.
So we headed off to the thrift store. I love our thrift store out here because it helps troubled youths, it's the only thrift store we'll shop in. We found great cloths. We all got some shirts, and the kids shorts and pj. We don't do real pj's we just find comfortable shirts and shorts and wear those to bed. It was great, some of the cloths were only $1.00. We got tons of cloths without spending tons of money.
We went back and picked up the dryer and headed home for lunch. My nephew was coming over in the afternoon, so we left the dryer on the pickup until he got there. By the time we were done with lunch, Danny was due, so the kids and I went to Wal-mart and did some shoes, socks & misc. shopping while Paul waited at home for him.
While we are in the middle of the kids trying on shoes Paul calls and says the cord to the dryer isn't the same as the plug we have!!! What, isn't there only one type of plug for a dryer? Apparently not. It's 2:45 and the appliance store closes at 3:00. Paul and Dan hop in his truck and try to get there in time. The store is closed, but one guy was still there and gave Paul the right cord for the dryer. Paul asks how much and he says, "Oh, just take it and either bring back the other cord or you can pay $5.00 whenever." Oh, my he is trusting. Of course Paul has never changed a cord on a dryer, but our nephew has. What a praise that Danny knew how to change it out. By the time I got home shopping, I could use my new dryer. And it seems to dry better, so I think it should help with our electric bill.
We went to church Saturday night and then after church went and picked up a lawn mower from the store. We are finally in spring, and today we have capri's and shorts on. We also got the ball rolling on getting the laptop fixed. I am waiting for the box to arrive to ship it back to Gateway. I guess I'll really be excited when I have a working laptop in front of me.
Sunday was an extremely lazy day, and we enjoyed it immensely, especially because it will probably be out last for a long while. I've said before how we go to church on Saturday nights, we'll Paul and I have been praying and we are going to step up and serve at our church, and that probably means serving on Sundays. This is a huge step for us, and not one we take lightly. With out past issues and problems with the other church, we have been very cautious but we feel the Lord has been telling us its time to serve. Neither of us feel called to the children's ministry, but there are so many other areas to serve in our church. Paul is stepping up to serve in the usher ministry and I'm not exactly sure yet what I'm going to do. I will be stepping up to help behind the scenes with this years VBS and I'm stepping up in our homeschool group. I have some other areas I'm praying about, but I'm just not sure. Sarah is also praying about stepping up and being a helper in the younger kids class. So even though I'll get my laptop back, I'm still not sure how much more I'll be on. I'm nervous but excited. We've always enjoyed serving, and besides being burned so badly before, it was always a blessing. I'll let you know how it all turns out.
Sunday night my nephew showed up unexpectedly. He had broken up with his girlfriend and is was a bad break up. He was so sad and hurting, and his mom (my sister) lives over an hour away. He just needed to talk and get his mind off of it, so he came by here. We were so glad he did. We talked a bit, and then did other things to get his mind off of it. He played video games with the kids, and we all pigged out on some sweets. We wanted him to spend the night, but he chose to go home. I think I'll ask him over for dinner today. He doesn't know the Lord, and that is most important, and what we are praying for. But, oh, to be 21 and hurt by your first 'love' hurts so bad. I'm so glad we live so close to him, it was a great night.
Well, that's about it for now. I have some running around to do, and we need to finish up school. I pray you all have a blessed day. Thanks for being so faithful to check on me and read my sporadic entries.
I'm so glad you were able to get your dryer cheaper than you expected, and that you are going to be able to get your laptop fixed. It sounds like all good news at your house!
I'm sure your nephew is thankful for your welcoming home. It's so wonderful that you are able to show hospitality to him in this way.
Same thing happened to us when we moved here. The dryer hook-up was too old, so we had to switch plugs on our dryer. I had never heard of such a thing. I am glad you could comfort your nephew.
Jenn
Wow, lots of news! I'm glad you could be there for your nephew and happy you found a just-right dryer! It sounds like a very busy time at our place. Yeah that Spring is finally here.
Ohhh things sound good down in your neck of the woods. Yeah for a new dryer !!! I am glad you are able to be there for your nefiew. I pray that he will get to know the Lord through you guys. Also double yeah on your laptop !
Yes, I know what you mean by not blogging to much. [0=
I didn't know dryers had different plugs either!!! lol!! I'm glad your going to be able to fix the laptop. Most of our refund and rebate is going to pay for bills. :P
It's always fun to wait and wait for the things you want to buy, carefully considering what you need and want and making a priority list. And then when the money is finally there you get to spend it on your carefully thought out list. I really like that feeling. It makes me appreciate it all the more.
Wow, you were busy! I felt busy just reading it LOL ;)
We had the same problem with our dryer and our last two moves.
I totally understand your thoughts about help in church. I think its a great idea to step in faith and do it again. I will be praying for you guys.
((((hugs))))
Katia
Thanks, JoAnn, for praying for me. I really appreciate it.
We were burned badly in a church and it is so hard to get back to serving after being hurt. I'll be praying that God directs you to the ministries in which He'd have you to serve.
Sounds like you all got some great deals to stretch those dollars. Good for you!
I love thrift stores.
That is great that you were there for Danny and he was there to help y'all too.
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.
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We got tons of cloths without spending tons of money.
What, isn't there only one type of plug for a dryer? Apparently not. It's 2:45 and the appliance store closes at 3:00. Paul and Dan hop in his truck and try to get there in time. The store is closed, but one guy was still there and gave Paul the right cord for the dryer. Paul asks how much and he says, "Oh, just take it and either bring back the other cord or you can pay $5.00 whenever." Oh, my he is trusting. Of course Paul has never changed a cord on a dryer, but our nephew has. What a praise that Danny knew how to change it out. By the time I got home shopping, I could use my new dryer. And it seems to dry better, so I think it should help with our electric bill. 
We also got the ball rolling on getting the laptop fixed. I am waiting for the box to arrive to ship it back to Gateway. I guess I'll really be excited when I have a working laptop in front of me. 
He was so sad and hurting, and his mom (my sister) lives over an hour away. He just needed to talk and get his mind off of it, so he came by here. We were so glad he did. We talked a bit, and then did other things to get his mind off of it. He played video games with the kids, and we all pigged out on some sweets. We wanted him to spend the night, but he chose to go home. I think I'll ask him over for dinner today. He doesn't know the Lord, and that is most important, and what we are praying for. But, oh, to be 21 and hurt by your first 'love' hurts so bad. I'm so glad we live so close to him, it was a great night.
