Coffee breaks, compliments of God

     You know, coffee breaks, those few moments to relax an recharge we crave.  Amid all that is going on, God took the time to give me just that, reminders that He's there watching out after me; it's not up to me.  Yesterday, while reading Dale's blog, another person headed to Germany, I noticed he had video clips embedded in his site that I really wished my friends could see when on my site.  Long story short, after messaging back an forth about his blog an other topics, he graciously offered to remotely place them my blog! (Can you tell one of his jobs over there is tech related!) Thanks to him you can now see more about what is going on.  My special favorite--Missionary Kids: in their own words.
     Then today, out of the clear blue--oops, check that...out of the grey, ominous, and stormy summer skies here in south Florida-- I had a call from another person headed to Germany who lives in the area.  His family is shipping items to Germany, and the container they need will end up with extra room. (An aside: In case you were unaware, if renting an apartment or house there it is customary not only to need your furniture but also the kitchen appliances, maybe the kitchen cabinets, and since there are no closets, also a wardrobe.  Imagine how expensive setting up housekeeping is.  I was overwhelmed when I first heard about that.)  Anyway, I'm renting a furnished apartment this year, but this will make it much easier to transport my watercolor supplies, bulky winter clothes, an probably a printer for my laptop.  What a gift, an unexpected boon.
     It is amazing how a 20 minute nap or a 15 minute coffee break can refresh.  Well, these two surprises provided the respite needed to continue. 
     This was your treat, Father, thank you
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