When we got home from visiting my family for the weekend. I found a puddle downstairs in our house. The ceiling was wet and then we found the ceiling upstairs was wet too. It has been snowing and raining an unusual amount this week for our area. We think the roof leaked and made it's way down the wall to drip downstairs. We had been discussing Christmas and how much money we didn't have, and decided we couldn't buy anything especially with the roof leaking.
The bishop called and left a message to see if we wanted help with Christmas this year and go to Deseret Industries to help out. I called him back in the morning and told him I would have told him no if our roof wasn't leaking, but since it was I said yes.
I went through the clothes we have for the kids and made a list of the things we are lacking and I will have to see what is there at DI to figure out good Christmas gifts for the kids. I've collected a few small things over the year but it would be good to give something bigger since we have the opportunity.
We have been hoping to have our 68 Bronco sell to lessen our financial burden, and it hasn't yet. Refinancing the house fell through last week so we were not able to lower our payments. This was a great time to hear a phone call from our bishop. He is always mindful of us. We are BLESSED! I won't feel stressed since I know our kids will have what they need and good Christmas presents. I've recognized how important this factor is and I'm so grateful to have the stress minimized.
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