Sunday, March 20, 2011

Prayer Request :)

Hi girls!
So when life gives us lemons, we're supposed to make lemonade, right?! haha Well this weekend has been a whirlwind and my faith has been tested and I'm trying to trust God with it all and I'm tired!
On Saturday morning (early, like 1 a.m.) our car was towed from the parking lot at Courtney and Clay's apartment, where we're staying this weekend in Milwaukee. We didn't realize it was gone until Clay looked outside the patio doors and said, "Um, guys, where's your car?" It was 11:30, most of us were still in PJ's and drinking coffee. Pete had to be to SEM by 2pm -the very main reason we took this trip - and the towing company was to close at noon. We all scrambled into Clay's car and raced downtown trying to find where this place was...we could see the parking lot where they were keeping our car when we turned down the street and then there was a train, crossing long and deliberately right in front of our very desired destination! It was 12:15 when we drove up to the building, and the not-so-kind lady inside informed us they were closed and would not open until Monday morning (when I work and of course Pete has school). But this lovely towing company made sure we knew it would cost us an additional $60 a night after the original $265 towing charge. So, $400 later and an unplanned extra-long weekend at my sister's house, here I am...struggling with trust and patience...and a bit perplexed - searching for the hard thanks in this situation.

Please keep us in your prayers as we take care of this in the wisest way possible and as we start a new week a bit haphazardly. Courtney and Clay have been so kind and giving to let us stay with them and to drive all over the Milwaukee area to help us accomplish what we came here for this weekend!! For that, I am so grateful. :-) To have a loving and understanding family is priceless!

Please pray that God would provide our needs, financially -specifically- and spiritually also, because mostly we're in need of peace and strong trust this weekend and in the weeks to come. Alot of changes and important decisions are in our near future, and while it is very exciting, it is also tempting to allow fear to rule the day and fill our hearts. God is in control and has a plan. I know this but it resonates faintly in my heart sometimes.
Thank you for any prayers you whisper as you go about your busy days; thank you girls, for being in my life and sharing my burdens!
Love you all - and I'll see you this week as soon as I can possibly escape with my Bible and laptop at home!! :)

In Him,
~Cait

1 comment:

  1. I'm so sorry to hear that, but I'm praying for you guys! I hope you have a safe return back to New Ulm too :)

    "Be still, and know that I am God."

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