Finicky

I really am a finicky gal. It's definitely one of the uglier sides of my human nature. I have been thinking about how Paul says he's learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. (Phil 4:12) I am SO not there. SO not there. I want to be there. Unfortunately, I think getting there means being in yucky situations a lot and having to learn to deal well with them.

Here's what got me thinking about all this.

We got home from a team meeting. It was a good meeting. Things are hard within the organization right now-- it's just one of those seasons. But we had a good meeting. I love the team of people I get to serve alongside of.

But then we got home. And we didn't have city water again today. And we didn't have city power, even though we were past the time it's "supposed" to turn on. And all of a sudden, my mood turned sour. And I got grumpy. And I started making copies for English class for Nahomie and Esther and ANOTHER ink cartridge was empty. And I got grumpier.

But then I heard a "Yahoo!" from the other room... City water had started flowing! And within two minutes, city power turned on. (Another "Yahoo!") And then about 1 minute later Mikey called and the Mitsubishi was in the FINAL stages of repair (a week later... all but ONE of our ministry vehicles had broken down this past week.) "Yahoo!"

I had another printer cartridge in the drawer "Yahoo!" Installed that puppy and made my copies whistling under my breath. I was ready to face the night.

I have a long way to go. I have a sneaking suspicion that this place is PERFECT for perfecting this really ugly part of my nature. I am so glad I have been placed here at THIS time.

And even though it's easy to have joy because thing are going well-- WATER AND POWER? HECK YEAH!