Who Knows: A Few Perfectly Timed Reminders

God blessed me this weekend with reminders of His care for me. On Friday night, all four of us went to the movie theater. While there, I had the spontaneous opportunity to meet one of Tanner's teachers. I feel disconnected with his new middle school environment, so it warmed my heart to have a personal conversation with Tanner's reading teacher - a class he is struggling with right now. The evening also allowed me to see a glimpse of Tanner in his new environment - among his new middle school friends. He was so comfortable and clearly well liked. Again, my heart warmed. I felt it was God showing me the positive aspects of living in our small, rural community.

Between Friday and Sunday, I attended 5 soccer games (2 for Tanner, 1 for Tyler, and 2 for MVNU). Through soccer, I am meeting great people in the community whom I feel connection with apart from work and church. Without knowing it, these people have blessed me immensely, and I truly enjoy their friendships. God also reminded me of the opportunities I have to support these friends through the conversations we share along the sidelines. I know I am exactly where God wants me to be for this season.

On Saturday night we spent a relaxing evening with friends. Thank you, Jesus, for friendship. Friendship is the joy of life. We ate dinner and cheesecake together, we laughed, we talked, we played Euchre, and the girls won!!! Through friendship, the Lord provides me with the TLC I need to thrive.

The past two months have been frustrating and tiresome, but this weekend the Lord allowed me to see a view of His purpose. In Esther 4:14, Mordecai said to Esther:

"And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this."

I am in no "royal position." In fact, by the world's standards I am an official peon. By God standards, however, I am significant. Who knows the purpose of these challenging days? God knows! And with that Truth, I am at peace.