"Come what may, and love it!......Yet in spite of discouragement and adversity, those who are happiest seem to have a way of learning from difficult times, becoming stronger, wiser, and happier as a result." ~ Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin

August 3, 2009

THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN.

They have been opened lately. We are so blessed. This is our story...Heath has 2 years left of grad school and we are in need of more student loans. We did some adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing and figured out the amount we would need to survive. We applied for the loan knowing that we would need a cosigner but not REALLY knowing who exactly was going to be the cosigner or who would be able to cosign. We knew that if we kept praying and having faith that in one way or another our prayers would be answered. They were answered in an unexpected way. Here's the part you've been waiting for... Last week we went over to pick blueberries at some friends house in our ward and had dinner. On the way home Heath told me that Gary (the husband) had offered to let us live in a house that they owned across the street for FREE. Yes, you read that right FREE. I couldn't believe it. It had to be too good to be true I thought. Well, it is true. Donna (the wife) told me that she kept getting the impression that we needed to live in that house and finally told her husband. The next day we called to see if we could pick blueberries. The amount we will save from not paying rent for the 2 years will be a significant chunk of what we would have needed to borrow. (The rest will be begged, borrowed, or stolen) NOOOOOO, we'll just be living on a prayer and money made from pottery sales:) To place your order please contact...No, I'm kidding again. I've been funny all day. Although my husband will probably never run with me or take me dancing, I am a happy girl. I have changed a lot and I think Heavenly Father is slowly turning me into the lady I'd like to be. Asher likes it when I sing, I will get to have chickens at this new house, a garden, and nice neighbors. I think I will learn a lot. Stay tuned for the adventures of the Papa's in the country. I think I will invest in cardboard boxes and packing tape. This is Asher catching up on some light reading.





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8 comments:

WASHINGTON PUCKETTS: said...

that's so great!! You are blessed! I am jealous once again.....maybe that's my problem-jealousy. hmmmmm.... Asher is so cute! But how could he not be, with you guys as parents. miss you guys!

The Isoms said...

WOW! That is great! Prayers are answered!
Love the pictures of Asher! Kids are so cute!

shauna said...

What a blessing! That is such wonderful news. It is amazing how things always work out.

Cicely said...

So awesome. I'm so happy for you guys!

mk said...

Okay, seriously, so much to comment on:
1. Asher reading = made my night!
2. You pick blueberries. I love that. I have very fond memories of blueberry picking in the summertime at my "gi-gi's"
3. Yayayay for no rent and answered prayers!
4. If we lived near you I would so bring over a bottle of ranch and freaking steal a chunk of one of your monster zucchinis. I just need a chunk to dip in some ranch. Thanks. Oh and I'll take a jar of pickles too.
5. Ummm... I think I might have to go back to Asher. He has stolen my heart!! I love hearing about his progress!

Unknown said...

what an awesome, answered prayer! your little one is growing up so fast! beautiful kids!

Jake and Nicole said...

I am so happy for yall!! I added you to my blog list so I am so keeping up with yall now!! I love stories like this!

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