Early this morning Laurie and I sat down in the Sun Room overlooking the Italian gardens of the Estate with our first cups of coffee. What a beautiful view even though the gardens are overgrown. A doe with her fawn walked through the gardens having a morning snack. We took a moment to marvel at all that has happened in the last couple of weeks and where God had brought us. Who would have thought we would be sitting is this spot on this day with all the wonderful things so quickly arranged around us to make our lives enjoyable. We long to be back home in "our home", but are enjoying the "home" we are in. What kindness and care the Lord has expressed to us through all the circumstances.
We're well settled into the new place. Two trips to Ikea, many trips to Target, the Dollar Store, etc. etc. have gotten us to the place were we have all we "need". The electrician has the outlets fixed so that we can run the A/C units. Now it's just the "wants" that are left and a few other things. You know, the little things that we could do without (well, that depends on who you ask), but address those annoyances we don't have the patience to deal with. The salt shaker we got pours too fast (except for Gen), an alarm clock, a hair dryer, etc.
But I can't go through this moment without considering that all these things don't represent, even close, my greatest need. That's my need for a Saviour. And today, on Father's Day, I am deeply grateful to my Father in heaven for having sent the Saviour, Jesus Christ, to meet that need.
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