There is a story that Paul has told from the pulpit on several occasions about a man who went to a oriental rug factory. The rugs were everywhere and lots of work was being done but the owner wanted his guest to see the "most" beautiful work in progress. As the guest looked up at the loom he was not impressed by the beauty at all, he thought to himself that it just looked like a tangled mess of threads with no design or purpose. The owner could tell by his facial expression that he didn't quite understand and he said "follow me"..they went upstairs above the loom and the rug and looked down on it and the guest was amazed at the beauty he beheld. It was the most beautiful rug and intricate design he had ever seen. It was the same rug, it just looks different from up above than looking up at it from below.
When God moved us here 2 1/2 years ago I knew it was His will. Doug and I had a peace and witnessed many, many confirmations of his leading; but I will admit I never thought Hannah could be as happy here as she was in GA with Kaylea. I never thought Hope would be able to overcome her shyness enough to make friends and fit in. I really never financially expected to do as well as we were in GA because the cost of living is higher here. But after traveling back to GA this past week and experiencing the longing to come home (to NC), and to see that longing in both my girls was a blessing. I feel like I'm up above the tapestry God was weaving and I now see the beauty that I could not behold before. Hope is not only more outgoing, she is in the top 6 of the JROTC program at RCHS. She has met Ben and is in love, she knows what career she wants to pursue and where to go to get the degree to do so. Hannah has so many friends here that are loyal and loving and she has fit in to the point it is hard to believe she hasn't always lived here. We have been blessed financially and are amazed ourselves at how the Lord has worked. I have witnessed 1st hand the sovreignty of God in my life and for that I am grateful. I do still miss Danita so much and I know Hannah does Kaylea but we still have them as our friends and love them just as much and have a whole new life too, with new friends sent from God and new ways to serve Him.
I love David's words when he says "my cup runneth over", I agree with David 100%~!!!!
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