May 8 - “Surprise”

No walking yesterday. Well, no outdoor walking. Well, I guess there was some. Just not 6,000 steps worth at one time. 

We started the day with a device check for Chris’ heart monitor. Some parking lot walking. Briefly. All looks good for another six months. Unless the doc that ordered it wants to change something. We see him later today. 

From there we stopped at Walmart for some groceries and to pick up a prescription for Sam. There was our walking for the day. Slow and easy. And we didn’t even spend $100. Now THAT’S an accomplishment!

While we were roaming around Walmart, we were surprised by a text from the children’s minister at Josh’s church in Waco. She was inquiring as to whether we might be interested in going with them to Kids Camp this summer. It’s the group we have gone with before, and we have always had a good time. Hot, but good. Chris had to finagle some doctor appointments, but it looks like we will be able to swing it. We’ll see how it goes when we get the details from Michelle. 

And speaking of surprises … our lights started flickering on and off a few days ago. We finally checked in with our contractor friend, and he said to call the electricity provider. Centerpoint assured me they would be here as soon as possible. That was at 12:30. 

Around 7:30 the contractor called to see how things went. No one yet. He was … not impressed. He called them himself and found out the work order wasn’t even in the system. But it sure was after his call. 

Within minutes we got a computer call saying the repairs would be completed by 9:15. Well … at 9:10 the computer called back to tell us repairs were going to be later than expected. Great. 

We headed for bed around ten. But at 10:30 Freddy started barking her “something unusual is happening” bark. Sure enough, the repair crew had just pulled up. 

I don’t know the ins and outs of what they discovered. I stay as far away from electricity as possible. Something about a ground wire and copper to copper being connected with aluminum. The piece they replaced looked just like a car battery full of that white acid gunk. They were quite efficient, though. Took them all of ten minutes, start to finish. Guess they knew what they were doing. We’ll sleep a little easier tonight, too. 

Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭9‬ says, And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

Father, be with all the youngsters getting ready to experience camp. That would include Noa. And Luke. And now us. Oh. And bless those night crew repair guys. Amen.