As many of you will know we have been facing some pretty heavy finacial burdens of late. My poor DH works hard to provide for his family, but being on salary has meant that no matter how many hours he works there is still no extra money coming in. Every October he comes up for pay review, which generally means an extra $1000 or so each year (basically not much mroe than CPI increase) Next week we are due to leave on holiday to QLD a trip we've been planning for 18 months and saving for that long for. Last month that all came crashing down around us when I had to go back in to hospital for surgery. So we were desperately hoping that this year he might get a bonus, some extra money in his actual October pay packet.
Yesterday God reminded me of His infinite Love for my family. Andrew came home not only with a bonus meaning that we have MORE than enough money to enjoy our holiday; but also enough of a payrise to ensure that I can continue with my studies next year and that the financial burdens which have exhausted us can be lifted from our shoulders. Now I know many of you will be sitting here asking why God would be giving us MONEY? This money; which may seem a small amount in the eyes of some, will pay off all my medical bills and put me in a position to support the children of my sister; who need love right now. The timing of this is absolutely life saving; we can now spend our holiday recovering from a VERY tough couple of years and rediscovering our family. That is the Power of His Love. Not the money; but the peace it gives us. In His Love; All Things are made Possible.
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Yes the devine one does show his love in ways that you would never expect.
I'm so pleased that you will get to enjoy your family holiday that you have been planning for so long.
I haven't known you for very long but the time that I have I know that things have been 'stressful' for one reason or another. Your strength amazes me Dee... just want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
wow dee what an amazing blog post!!! u are so true about God. isnt he amazing!!!!!! u know when ur kids want something and how it fills u with joy to give them what they want ..... well the same thing is with God. he LOVES giving us stuff that we want. he gets all excited and happy just like we do when we get to give our children something. all the best with the finances situation - but i think God has that under control now ;)
Hey Dee
HUgs!!
that is wonderful news, and i cant think of anyone else right now who deserves this break than yourself and your family. i hope you have the time of your life on your holiday Dee, take lots of photos and make it one to remember. i know how hard it is to do it tough financially so i can imagine how welcome this money is to you and your family :) enjoy!!!
love and hugs
That's great news! I'm glad all of Andrew's hard work is being recognised (and rewarded!!) by his employer! You guys deserve a break. Enjoy yourselves! I'm sure the kids will have a ball!
WOW that is really good news! i am so happy for you xxx
oh Dee, that is just wonderful news!! You guys really needed this. Hope you've had a wonderful time in QLD. {{{hugs}}}
Dee, i've only just read this and agree that God is so good!! We've been through several years of doing it tough too and with Niel's new job it is so good not having to watch every cent as much. During those tough years there were a number of times He reminded us of His love and provision in all sorts of ways!
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