In which my parents rock

Three years ago, when I came to school, my parents were so adamantly opposed to the notion of my going to college that they gave me financial information for financial aid purposes only under protest.

Six months ago, things were so crazy that I would have stayed at school during Spring Break before I went home. I couldn't handle it. It was too much to spend a week there.

Things are different now. I asked my mom for money on Saturday and she said she'd get back to me about it. But she didn't.

This morning, my dad called and left a message saying to check my oil and then clean out the glove box. I was like, "Yeah dad . . . I know. Adam or Timmy stuffed random papers in there. It's a mess." I thought perhaps he'd taped a quarter to the dipstick or something to make me giggle -- you never know what my dad might pull . . . So, after I delivered the mail (Eeek! I got two packages!), I went out there to check the oil and to clean out the glove box. The oil was fine. And when I opened the glove box, I found a stack of hundred dollar bills. Eeek! There was $1100 there -- just two hundred shy of what I owed the school. I'm still in shock -- I never dreamed that they'd do that for me! God is good!

So, I went to pay my bill and I told them to apply my next Commons check to my balance and then tell me how much I still owed. Between the Commons check and the money from Mom and Dad, I was able to pay the entire balance (something I didn't think I'd be able to do without a loan) and I had enough left over to pay for my new glasses AND I had $20 left over.

God is SO good! I can't believe how things have changed in my family. I hope and pray that things will continue to change and that my parents will go to Jon and Stacy's open house this weekend.

I will love You, Lord always
Not just for the things You've done for me
And I will praise You all my days
Not just for the change You've made in me
I'll praise you for You are holy, Lord
And I'll lift my hands, but You are worthy of so much more

For You are awesome, God of the Nations,
Lion of Judah, Rock of the Ages, Alpha, Omega
You're worthy of all praise More that these hands I'll raise
I'll live a life of praise

I will serve You Lord, always for You are my strength
When I am weak
I will never be afraid for You are my rock and You protect me
But I'll praise You for You are holy, Lord
And I'll lift my hands, but You are worthy of so much more

For You are awesome, God of the Nations,
Lion of Judah, Rock of the Ages, Alpha, Omega
You're worthy of all praise More that these hands I'll raise
I'll live a life of praise
(Casting Crowns)

~MK