Tomorrow

What is tomorrow going to bring? How do I know what to do or plan for? Do I have a reference from the past to guide me?

Several times my adult married children have needed support in a bad economy. Hayley and Richard with twin babies (Tyler and Trevor) moved in with us after Richard lost his job in the construction business in Austin. They lived with Billy and I from October 2001 until September 2002. During that time we all made the adjustments to put two families and two generations under one roof. A lot of change for all.God was very good (as usual) and Richard was creative and industrious. He was able to build us a beautiful home on 2 acres with amazing attention to details. We were able to help them buy our current home. Because of those events, Billy and I lived and loved this homestead for almost 6 years. All the grandchildren have enjoyed this spacious yard and the adults love sitting on the back porch looking out at that wonderful tree line that you can see in the above picture.

Today Jeff and Shanna, Ava and Cole live with me. What an adjustment finding a place for all our posessions. Every closet is filled along with the garage.God did answer my prayer about being alone and somewhat fearful in this big house. What was painfully lonely now has family.
I love seeing Jeff on the riding lawn mower just like his Dad. I love having meals with family. Shanna and I share these duties. I love getting hugs from Ava and Cole every morning and evening. And yes, we still have to work on two generations living together and two families in crowded spaces. We still have all the grandchildren over to play in the backyard and we still sit on the porch watching the beauty of the nature God has provided for us. They will probably (God willing) move back into their lovely home next year.

Something is coming. I don't know what it is and I do start to panic at times. Then I remember God faithfulness. Remember the words in the song " When you can't see His hand, Trust His Heart. My God is for me and my family and will always see us through. He knows the plans He has for us, for a hope and a future.