little by little...

We have had a car in our driveway for several months.  Some of you may have had the privilege of meeting Loretta (the Beretta), affectionately referred to as the “Deathtrap.”  She runs well, she just has a little rusty underbelly, meaning the gas tank isn’t well supported any more.  She's my in-laws’ car – they live in Florida, and it has been their Ohio car for the past few years.  They were gracious enough to let us use it last year, however we soon discovered Loretta’s  little rust problem and haven’t driven it much since—she’s been a driveway decoration. 

Last week, we had to pay $250 for an assessment for Keith for our adoption paperwork.  Although we have the money in savings for this, it was more than we were expecting to pay. 

Out of the blue yesterday, a gentleman stopped by our house and offer to buy Loretta.   We made a deal for the old girl that pretty much doubles the cost of the assessment. 

Little by little, item by item, the funds we need are appearing.  I’m keeping a list in my journal of all these things – from the $15 a lovely lady paid me last week for the scarf I was wearing, to the thousands sent by an old friend from college, to the extra classes Keith has been able to teach this spring.  We are blessed and thankful for God's provision! 

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As an aside, my good friend will have a booth this weekend at the Worthington farmer’s market – for anyone local who is interested, she has some amazing stuff!   Here’s her website.   The event is called the Green on the Green, and takes place on the village green in downtown Worthington from 9-2 on Saturday, May 19.  For more info please go to  http://biggreenhead.com/green-on-the-green  or http://www.fourwindsintl.com/2012/05/find-four-winds-at-the-green-on-the-green-festival/.  

Come on out and purchase some great products that support fair trade and marginalized women and families around the world.  I will be selling some of my creations as well, and I’d love to see you there!