Riding the Roller Coaster

Sometimes the ups and downs of living a life of faith are like riding a roller coaster--exciting, thrilling, terrifying, and can make one's stomach do awful things. This week has been like that.  The high points include knowing that we are only a few days away from taking possession of the leased space, talking with some great potential parents, meeting an amazing teacher who wants to support and encourage us, and finalizing the furniture order.  But the lows were pretty deep and twisted. When our contractor went to the county office to begin pulling permits he was told we needed the Architect to draw new plans and they could not review them until July 20th; this is almost three weeks later than our "countdown to opening" schedule!

I have said over and over that this whole project is a result of God's prompting and not only do we depend on Him "to meet all of our needs according to his riches in Christ Jesus", but we want to make sure that everyone who even hears of us will know that it is His school.  We pray that things will happen in such a way that ONLY God can get the Glory.  He continues to answer that prayer by placing obstacles in our path that require divine intervention!  We need our plans to be reviewed, THIS Tuesday and we need them to be passed--we are on our knees with anticipation.  I did speak to the man at the planning office with whom I had met a few months ago and pleaded my case. He said he would "see what He could do" and I was thinking 'great' and I will see what God will do! :)

On a more personal note, our family enjoyed a wonderful visit with family in California--the time went too quickly.  Edgar's dad is fading fast; he is in the last stages of cancer and at this point we are praying for a peaceful and painless ending.  We are reminded again that ALL things are under His control.

I don't really like roller coasters, I tend to be more of a carousel kind of girl, but I am so thankful that at least I know Who is at the controls on this ride I am on!  As always, your prayers and support mean more than you will ever know--thanks for journeying with us!!