And then God laughed…
Does it ever feel like just when you have it all together, God laughs?
That’s how I feel today.
After months of waiting to heal…
realizing things weren’t healing…
getting referrals to specialists…
and finally starting to get some answers…
I thought I might be able to get back to work in short order.
And then God laughed…
Obviously the problem was my brain, thinking I would be able to hop right back into work after a quick fix. Of course, somewhere in that gray matter I knew better.
Life has done this before…I’ve had to do this before.
Life is going good…feeling good…and bam…time to back down and re-evaluate.
So today, my husband and I will do some thinking. Look at our budget. Try to come up with a new plan…and listen.
Listen for God’s plan. I know He has one…sometimes it’s just awfully hard to wait for it to be revealed.
And so I pray…for patience.
And until I get patience, I pray for grace.
Boy do I need grace.
Remember that “type A personality”? It likes to flare up once in a while…yesterday and today are no exceptions. Hrmph.
Grace, Lord…I need grace and I need patience…and lots of it.
In the meantime, He puts before me some wonderful laugh filled moments that I need to cherish. And maybe that’s the point.
Maybe I’m supposed to laugh with Him…and just enjoy the here and now. And stop worrying about the future.
OK, God I hear you.
Thanks for the laugh…I needed it.
Patty O
A Thankfully Imperfect Woman 
Big things are in store for you … All in His time. We could all use a little grace and patience – that’s why He gave us 3 girls! We have been in “boot camp” – and now you are ready to graduate. Laugh and celebrate as your new plan unfolds.
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Jan, you made me cry. Thank you, once again, for the wise words. You are the best. And I look forward to many more fun adventures with you. Patty O
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Is there something I could help you with? Seriously, is there? Let me know.
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Oh dear sweet Karla! Your girls gave me the biggest hugs last night at the basketball game – they are so sweet – just like their Momma! Let’s get together for a visit one of these days! I appreciate your friendship, I’m fine, really I am…but thank you all the same – I’ll take a hug the next time we see each other!
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Patty O, just love this, my first read of your blog with “And God Laughted”. Well done! I like your personality and your relationship with God. I’ll fit right in with you, I think. . .Keep doing what you’re doing. I like it!
SandyO
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I think I know just how u feel, having returned to work myself, I now wish I hadn’t. All the rest and healing I had done has unravelled leaving me unwell and in pain again. If God has a plan for me, it must be perserverence!
He HAS provided me with the most wonderful family to share my burdens.
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Dear Meg, along with your wonderful family, He has also provided you with a new friend. Maybe we can lift each other up when we need it! Perseverence – now that’s a trait I hadn’t thought of. I’ll have to mull that one over for a bit! Hang in there. Hugs.
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That’s lovely, and thank you! You’ve made me a bit teary, and here it is not even breakfast time. I welcome your friendship, hugs right back 🙂
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