Friday, August 5, 2011

update

So go read my previous post, if you haven't yet. Then read this one.

About ten minutes after I clicked "publish post", Chad and Lily walked in the door from their bike ride to the preschool our dreams to let them know, we just couldn't afford it, and  to put us on the list for next year, if they could.

Then about five minutes later, the phone rang.

It was the director of the preschool. She said, and I quote "As I walked away from Chad and Lily I had the strongest prompting that we should give you guys a scholarship. Would you be interested?"

Um, I was speechless. 

This is one of the best schools around here, these people can be picky who they let in if they want, like, there is a legit wait list to get in. They did not need to do this. 

We went in and  met up with her, talked about it, met some other workers there (it's a big school) and the head pastor (this is held at a Nazareen church)
I am so grateful for answered prayers, and for people receptive, and loving and who ARE the answer to prayers.

It proves to me that Heavenly Father, he blesses us with what we need, and also with our wants. Lily didn't necessarily NEED to go to preschool this year, especially such a nice school. But, I wanted it, and know it would be so awesome. And he gave me that. I seriously cant get over it. The Lord ALWAYS provides. Always.

12 comments:

Katie James said...

Thats wonderful! we had a similar experience, we were hit hard financially the summer. I really wanted coleman to go to preschool but wasn't sure how we could afford it. a few days ago my mother in law called, she said "I know you' ve been struggling but I really want coleman to be able to go to preschool, so when the time comes let me know and I'll take care of tuition."
it's such a blessing and relief to know he will get to go!

Me and My Boys said...

I got a little teary eyed reading this post. I'm so happy for you guys, you seriously deserve this. Isn't it Amazing how wonderful the Lord is? He is always watching us and knows our "silliest" problems! Can't wait to hear how lily likes her new school!

debsfreckles said...

I don't even know you, but I love you. The Lord does answer prayers, even when they are just wants and even when we didn't ask "officially". Thanks for the reminder.

Unknown said...

That is awesome! Love seeing the hand of Lord in our lives!! Good for you and Lily! She's going to love going to school!

Joy Elizabeth Jackson said...

That is AMAZING! I'm about to cry I'm so happy for you! I'll sign up Zack next year and they can go to the same school!

Jeremy Saunders said...

Thanks for this, I needed to hear it today. Also...notice how he provided immediately after you made the right choice to stay within your budget--he blesses those who are obedient! YEAH for Lily and preschooL!
mimi

Megan Marie said...

so awesome!!!!

Emma said...

Tender mercies- awesome.

kaitlyn said...

WOWZERS!

Emily said...

Ditto to Jeremy!!

Holly said...

!!!!!!!!!!! ;0)

Rachel Ashmore said...

How wonderful! This post warmed my heart. Congrats!