January 14 - “Suddenly, there came a crash”

We were reveling in our day off from doctors’ appointments.

 

Suddenly, there came a crash at the front floor. Well, more like a knock. But it was loud. Chris approached the offending racket, only to find a very large gentleman standing there, wrapped head to toe in very warm clothing. And his top layer was bright yellow and black. Yep. It was a City of Galveston worker. He was bearing the notification that they were about to begin laying asphalt on our street. Finally. But it meant I had to move the truck out of the way. So I moved the car as well, just in case. As it turned out, they ran out of asphalt before they ever reached our house. Now there is one strip of asphalt down the very center of about half our street. And it’s a holiday weekend, so guess it’ll be Tuesday before they resume. Unless they get a better offer …

 

Josh called us for his regular Friday check-in. He was out running with MaddieBelle. Well, she was running, anyway. He expressed concern for our respective ailments, both for the pain involved as well as the financial strain of the myriad of co-pays involved in the multiple procedures. We, in turn, queried as to the outcomes of the multiple sporting events accumulating in their lives. It is basketball season, after all.

 

Jachin came over to finish up the yard work he started a few days ago. He brought along a helper this time. Six-year-old Ezra. He more than earned his keep, too. He kept us hilariously entertained. I especially loved the way he would preface some story he had to tell with the words, “Did you know?” Great opening there, Ezra. Keep that one ever in your back pocket.

 

Last night we had a chance to break in the new grill I got for Christmas. Boneless pork chops. I know. Interesting first go at a new cooker. But we figured they wouldn’t take as long as chicken, and Sam doesn’t really eat beef. It lit up quickly. Great auto-start mechanism. They cooked evenly and tasted great. Thanks to my boys and their families for a great gift.

 

Proverbs 21:21 says, “Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.”

 

Father, thank you for the fun we had with Ezra today. And thanks for the work Jachin put in. It’s hard to admit when we need help. Amen.