The story and the circumstances of how we came here to Colorado Springs reflect, in my mind, a divine appointment. It cannot be an accident that I spent so much time here with my dear Auntie Lyn and Uncle Jim Montgomery before he died and before she moved to California. It is as though a foundation was prepared for us long before we came.
This city is laid out in such a way that it confuses my sweet Jack and frustrates him no end. I will agree that the logic escapes me. However, to me it becomes an adventure to drive these winding streets in search of the best route to the many places we visit. In the early morning when the fog sits on our neighborhood as a gloomy covering, we only need to drive the back way to Jack's work. Straight up the hill we suddenly shoot out of the gloom into the bright morning sun in which everything sparkles. Trees are everywhere, trees of many different kinds, shapes and colors. The mountains are so close to us and almost achingly beautiful in their lights and shadows. The air seems purer.
It's a small town feel here. No area code is necessary when dialing anyone in Colorado Springs. Most of what we need is within 5-10 miles of our home. Jack's work, the library, friends of Auntie's, my cousin and her husband, a new church home places to volunteer. We even have places within walking and bicycling distance. Groceries, post office, the Waffle House. People seem friendlier somehow and boy is this place conservative. In describing a local crime recently, the newscaster referred to the perpetrator as a "scumbag". We loved it and I take delight in these small things.
I have a sense of coming home, a sense of peace in being here, although I have never lived here before. Yesterday I was at our new church for a weekly prayer time and my Spirit was doing happy dances. Over 100 people showed up at 7 am for the hour long Tuesday. People just like me, kindred spirits, prayer warriors, who recognize the importance and power of prayer. Praise God Almighty, I'm home!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
God gave me new shoes!
A while ago I was praying over my sweet Jack. He was working in a job that was physically, emotionally and mentally overwhelming. I was very concerned that he might collapse under the strain. God's answer to my prayers? On a Friday at the end of the day Jack got fired! Now I laugh but then it was mighty scary as we were living day to day.
Who knew that the one person Jack had battled with in his work environment would step up and battle with him. The district manager for KIA began to make phone calls and by Monday morning Jack had interviews lined up. The first one was in Colorado Springs and when I heard that my Spirit began to dance. More on that later. Tuesday he interviewed in Aurora and Wednesday he went to Fort Collins. Then nothing. Silence all around. By Sunday Jack was in a state of nervous distress. The pastor asked for anyone needing a job to come forward and he prayed over Jack and others. The next morning, only ten days after getting fired, we got a call from Colorado Springs asking Jack to come to work the next morning. One of our brothers in Christ was in Bejing for the month of August so Jack was invited to stay in his home.
Our old '86 Chevy truck is no more. We decided to take advantage of the cash for clunkers program and traded it in at the end of the last day it was available. We were able with KIA incentives to get a $16k 2009 Rio LX for $10k. Jack had gone through a tank of gas in the truck in two days only getting a few miles to the gallon. Now we get 35 mpg. We serve an awesome God!
When it came time to move, the very first apartment we looked at became our home. We got $30 off each month as a senior discount and $250 off the first months rent for renting immediately. We are on the first floor, praise God and have two bedrooms and two bathrooms and a real fireplace. There was just enough money for a truck and the gas to move. Jack's anxiety was increasing and I kept assuring him that this was a gift from God. I just knew that God would not drop us on our heads. Lo and behold a check came out of nowhere from my sweet sister.
Here's where it really gets interesting. Because my son, JR, is getting married tomorrow, I have been asking God for new shoes. Got the dress months ago in preparation. Needed shoes but needed to eat also. Kept asking for shoes. So when the check came, I got the groceries and then headed to DSW for shoes. I walked through the door and headed for the sale racks in the back. The first pair I picked up fit perfectly and were perfect for my dress. I paid $24.11 with a savings of $37.53. I've been dancing ever since. God bought me new shoes!
Who knew that the one person Jack had battled with in his work environment would step up and battle with him. The district manager for KIA began to make phone calls and by Monday morning Jack had interviews lined up. The first one was in Colorado Springs and when I heard that my Spirit began to dance. More on that later. Tuesday he interviewed in Aurora and Wednesday he went to Fort Collins. Then nothing. Silence all around. By Sunday Jack was in a state of nervous distress. The pastor asked for anyone needing a job to come forward and he prayed over Jack and others. The next morning, only ten days after getting fired, we got a call from Colorado Springs asking Jack to come to work the next morning. One of our brothers in Christ was in Bejing for the month of August so Jack was invited to stay in his home.
Our old '86 Chevy truck is no more. We decided to take advantage of the cash for clunkers program and traded it in at the end of the last day it was available. We were able with KIA incentives to get a $16k 2009 Rio LX for $10k. Jack had gone through a tank of gas in the truck in two days only getting a few miles to the gallon. Now we get 35 mpg. We serve an awesome God!
When it came time to move, the very first apartment we looked at became our home. We got $30 off each month as a senior discount and $250 off the first months rent for renting immediately. We are on the first floor, praise God and have two bedrooms and two bathrooms and a real fireplace. There was just enough money for a truck and the gas to move. Jack's anxiety was increasing and I kept assuring him that this was a gift from God. I just knew that God would not drop us on our heads. Lo and behold a check came out of nowhere from my sweet sister.
Here's where it really gets interesting. Because my son, JR, is getting married tomorrow, I have been asking God for new shoes. Got the dress months ago in preparation. Needed shoes but needed to eat also. Kept asking for shoes. So when the check came, I got the groceries and then headed to DSW for shoes. I walked through the door and headed for the sale racks in the back. The first pair I picked up fit perfectly and were perfect for my dress. I paid $24.11 with a savings of $37.53. I've been dancing ever since. God bought me new shoes!
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