Timing. . . God's and mine

. . . .don't usually match up.

I wanted my kids 3-4 years apart. Kevin Leman, Christian counselor and humorist says that 3.5 years between kids is the ideal age gap. God didn't see it that way for our family.

We're talking 9 years between 'em. Talk about timing being off.

I was angry.
I was depressed.
I became bitter.

Then she arrived. . . right on time.

Edison was uniquely designed and created for Caroline. He has so much love and compassion for his little sister. Mind you, they do argue -- usually her scratching his face -- but not out of anger. (He's usually holding her too tight. . .or too long. . .or too much!) 99% of the time, they get along famously. She's his number one fan!

So, God timed that one perfectly, after all.

In 1 hour and 42 minutes, we will close on the new house. Have I mentioned how much I love my new house? Mark and I are scared about carrying two mortgages. We are worried about added expenses. But, God has led us into this new house. I specifically asked God to please let us know if this was not His will. So far, all has proceeded nicely - except for selling the old house.

30 minutes ago, Mark called to tell me that the realtors are going to show the old house in 42 minutes -- one hour before we close on the new house.

God's timing.
God's sense of humor.

Here's a situation where His divine timing might just be one hour ahead of my timing. Wouldn't that be one for the books?

Pray.Pray.Pray.

[Pictures of the new house are coming. I promise!]