An incredible 156th day of Grace in Small Things

I would like to start this entry with my afternoon ... I got a phone call from my mission's pastor here in Virginia. I had a really good meeting with him back in June and just recently he asked about support. I was not sure what the church would be able to do with the economic situation the way it is. So this afternoon, he called and informed me of the decision that the church had made in regards to my support and I was blown away by their VERY generous gift. He said a bunch of nice things about my work and how the church wants to be a part of it! I was so honored and humbled by this! I was concerned about my support, but knew that God would provide (just had no idea how!). His goodness and faithfulness just amazes me. It's such a huge confirmation, too, about where HE wants me to be! God is so good - praise God for His provision! I am still in awe about this news!!!!

Here are my GST for the day and they truly are small in comparision to my talk with the mission's pastor!! :)

getting the okay to activate my new debit card, even though the old one has not expired...it's so nice and shiny :)
a morning to get things done
Roly Poly lunch with Leanna and Lindsay
going to the dollar theater with Lindsay and laughing so much throughout the movie
fun last night with just Leanna

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