August 13 – “Ice”

We had a packed house yesterday at church.  Best count was somewhere around 83.  Lots of kids and even a small contingent of our church dogs.  And there were people from all over.  One guy was from North Carolina.  One family was here from Oklahoma (Of course.  For some reason we draw lots of Okies).  But the prize this week for the person traveling the farthest just to go to church?  England.  Great accent, too.

Chris and I were headed home to change clothes so we could attend a beach birthday bash for one of the kiddos from the church, when we got a message that our sweet lady who had a liver transplant two years ago was headed to the emergency room.  Suddenly that took precedence over the beach party.  We grabbed a quick sandwich and headed on to the hospital to meet Sharon and Doug there.  It was a bit of a scare for them, as is any bout with illness for Sharon.  But after a battery of tests and test verifications, the ER docs determined that all was well, but that she should follow up with her primary care physician this week.  Please keep praying …

We do have some good news.  Remember back when I mentioned that our fridge was going out?  Well, it did.  Completely.  The only thing that worked was the little light inside.  We were placed on the emergency call list, so the repair guy was scheduled to come out three days later.  Hate to see the turnaround for non-emergencies.  Anyway, he finally showed up the other day.  Actually came two hours early.  And the guy was one of the most personable young men we have ever had as a repairman.  He warned us before he began that it could be one of three or four things, increasing in severity all the way up to total destruction and the end of the world as we know it.  His first option, however, was to check a relay switch.  Small little thing, compared to replacing a compressor.  Or an entire refrigerator.  Guess what?  That small little thing was the problem.  Fifteen minute fix and we were back in business.  Oh, and that morning I had received one of those random emails from Sears.  You know, the kind you usually delete without opening?  Well, I decided that since we had a Sears guy coming over later in the day, why not open their email for a change?  And what should be included in that bit of electronic correspondence but a coupon for 20% off … home appliance service.  How’s that for timing?  So once again … we have a fridge.  And ice.  I missed the ice …

Psalms 90:14 says, “Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.”

Father, be with Sharon and Doug as she works with her doctor to find the source of the issues she is having.  Give that doc the wisdom needed to figure it out.  Oh, and thank you for that ice.  I know I’m spoiled, but I do appreciate it.  Amen.