Things Are Looking Up Even Though The Ceiling Is Coming Down!

Yesterday we discovered that our air conditioner was leaking and causing the ceiling to cave in in our guest bedroom. Fortunately, I think I caught it pretty early before the leak was able to destroy the carpet and my Home Interiors merchandise. That was pretty amazing because I keep that door shut off and rarely go in there. Anyway, it was still a huge pain. Scott had to shut off the AC and try and unstop the pipe. As you know, yesterday was extremely hot. That was not fun, but he a was able to get it fixed and we did get to turn the AC back on a few hours later. Thank goodness-Baby Ludwig was starting to sweat! Ha! But the surprising thing about all of this is that I didn't get stressed! I guess I am growing up and maturing some. I mean the timing was really bad because of us having out of town company coming to stay the next day, but I didn't get panicked and stressed about it. I was proud of myself for being so calm. I think that all the trials of the last few years have really taught me how to trust the Lord. Now that isn't to say that I always trust the Lord. I don't. God has come through for us time and time again yet I still have a difficult time trusting. I am so glad that He is faithful even though I am not! Anyway, I was still encouraged by my small step of faith and improvement in this area. I am not even close to being where I would like to be. However, I am doing better. That is what matters most, right? The insurance adjuster came out today, and our insurance is going to take care of the repairs. God is working everything out, and I am able to think about it and laugh. God must be preparing me for motherhood! :)

But just as the ceiling is coming down, things really are looking up for me! To you, these things may not seem too big, but they are huge to me! First of all, I was able to go to the grocery store last night for the first time and not get sick because of the food and the smells! People really do take that for granted, but it was really difficult for me to buy groceries up until now. I would just get so sick, and it was really frustrating. Now I am better able to do it, and I am really happy about it. Then today I was able to cook food and basically be in the kitchen all day without getting sick. That is another reason I am rejoicing. I haven't been able to cook a meal in weeks. Not that I love to cook or anything, but I did kind of miss preparing meals at home. Trust me, there are only so many take out meals you can eat before you go crazy! I am still battling nausea but I do get some relief during the day on some days. I am grateful for that! My playroom is coming together and is going to be super cute! That is exciting! I am grateful for all of these things, but most of all I am grateful for the lesson that I am learing from my pregnancy experiences. The Lord is teaching me to be thankful for even the little things in life. A day without nausea is a reason to give thanks. We as Americans take things for granted-our health, the nice things we have, our families, our freedom. Well, when you feel bad all the time, you realize what a huge blessing it is to go through the day feeling good! We are all so blessed yet we often fail to see what God has given us and thank Him for those blessings. God has blessed us far and above what we deserve. Let's always keep a heart of gratitude for our MANY blessings-even the small ones! :)