Amber in SJ Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 I have posted before that it has been a hard year for us; dh took a 60% paycut 9 months ago, we have had almost every major appliance die with no way for replace them, and dh's employer didn't pay their part of our insurance premiums so we are without health insurance. It is very difficult and sometimes I feel like my faith may not be strong enough to make it. Then a day like yesterday happens. My littles (7 & 5) used to love to go grocery shopping with me because I am not above bribing them with treats for good behavior. The caveat is the treat has to be chosen from the produce department. My 7yo dd loves fresh fruits & veggies. She asked for a veggie tray for her birthday. Due to our current budget woes, shopping has become much more dreary. Yesterday dd asked me if we could get kiwis. I told her they weren't on the list. She told me we needed more fresh fruit. I reminded her we still have apples from the neighbor's tree. She told me they are full of vitamin C and her favorite! I pointed out that the little bag of 5 tiny kiwis cost $3.99 and wouldn't even give everyone in the family one. She sighed quietly and gave the kiwis a little pat as we left. I felt terrible. What kind of parent can't buy her child fresh fruit? Less than an hour after we returned home I got a call from an older woman in our church that I don't know very well, who needed my help. She desperately needed to get the darn kiwis off her over-producing vines before the next big storm system hits. She asked me if I could please bring my kids over and pick fruit. I didn't even know what to say for a minute. We picked fruit for about an hour and got her vines cleared off. We took home 3 big shopping bags full. I am very thankful that not only is the Lord helping us with our needs, but He is mindful of our wants as well. Now, what to do with all the kiwis? Have a great day everyone, Amber in SJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 What a wonderful blessing ~ there are few things better than fresh kiwi! You can make kiwi bread/muffins - they're delightfully moist and will freeze well. cut and freeze some so your daughter can make kiwi-based smoothies when the urge strikes later in the season :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 What a precious thing- I'm certain she'll never forget that.... :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekmom Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 What a great story!! Thanks for sharing! Have you ever heard Darlene Rose speak? She was a missionary, and has spoken about her life experiences on Focus on the Family. She has a wonderful story of God providing for her! (With her, it was bananas!) :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Awwwwww :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose in BC Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Thank you for recounting your experience yesterday. Some days it is hard to maintain the faith . . . God is good and hangs onto us even when we feeling like dropping the rope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsrevmeg Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 What a wonderful, unexpected blessing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Enough to make you cry:-) We have friends who keep their kiwis in the fridge until they want them ripened... and then set them out... and they keep for a long time.... and kiwi jam..... YUM!! Like a hug from God, yes?? Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in WI Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Tears in my eyes! What a wonderful story of God's providence! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 :grouphug: Thank you for recounting your experience yesterday. Some days it is hard to maintain the faith . . . God is good and hangs onto us even when we feeling like dropping the rope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 :grouphug: Thank you for sharing your precious story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougarmom4 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Thanks for sharing. It brought tears to my eyes. It made me wish I had overheard the conversation in the store and could have bought some kiwis to leave on your front porch. :001_smile: I read a quote just this morning that this reminds me of: "In the end, the number of prayers we say may contribute to our happiness, but the number of prayers we answer may be of even greater importance. Let us open our eyes and see the heavy hearts, notice the loneliness and despair; let us feel the silent prayers of others around us, and let us be an instrument in the hands of the Lord to answer those prayers." (Dieter F. Uchtdorf) Just a little reminder that often the Lord uses US to answer other people's prayers! All we have to do is listen & watch...and then act on the promptings of the spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda@LivingWater Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 I love these stories that remind us just how much God loves us and is concerned with every detail of our lives-even details that might seem small to others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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