Sunday, January 5, 2014

Lord, Direct My Steps

Proverbs 16:9

The mind of man plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps.

This verse came to mind this morning as I was going back through the childcare expenses for 2013.  I am at a place where I can look back through the story of what happened and not be despondent about life, so that is something to be thankful for.

The summer began with plans all set.  I had purchased additional childcare in the weeks before you died to account for your arrival on Monday instead of Sunday.  I ended up getting a refund for what I had paid for Monday's childcare, and then I also had to rearrange childcare for the summer since those plans had changed.  Oddly enough, I enjoy doing our taxes each year, especially in years when we have been owed a refund and not had to pay taxes.

We can make so many plans and they can be changed forever in seconds.  I never was one to count on anything until I could see or feel it, but this whole journey still took my by surprise.  It has shaped me and changed me.

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