Just call me George Bailey
My two favorite Christmas movies are "It's a Wonderful Life" and "A Christmas Carol" (with Alister somebody - black and white version). This year we sat down as a family and watched It's a Wonderful Life together from start to finish. It was wonderful family time and no small feat - it's a long movie!
Many of you have read my previous posts where I talk about God acting through others to provide for our needs. I am by nature a creature who craves certainty. God, in His infinite wisdom, gave me a mate who craves uncertainty and we have one of the best marriages I have ever seen. Although Faron has been a great influence on me, I still CRAVE CERTAINTY. It is very difficult for me to let go and let God, but I figure God made me this way, so He can't be too upset as I struggle.
When I had to go on disability and I was very uncertain about when benefits would start, when and by how much my insurance premiums would increase, how much money I would actually be bringing home, how much I would be paying MD Anderson, (you get the idea) - God provided. First through my Humble HS family (caps for Kelli), then through some great friends who donated anonymously, then through my G-PHS family (Wildcats are apparently EXTREMELY generous), and then again through my Humble family with jean week (teachers pay to wear jeans all week) and hat day for the kids (the kids pay to wear a hat all day). I really do feel like George Bailey at the end of the movie. First because, well, it IS A WONDERFUL LIFE. Secondly, because I am completely overwhelmed by the thoughtfulness and generosity of so many people. I had no idea so many people were aware of our situation and CARED enough to help out. The only word I can think of is overwhelmed. Thank you all so very much. I truly feel like the richest woman in Texas!
If you are reading this blog and feeling compelled to send money - STOP! God has met our financial needs and all of the uncertainty has resolved itself such that we can accurately budget and forecast. We have been blessed again and again. What we need now from everyone is PRAYER.
My doctor is not optimistic about my time left here with you all. I will post more on that next time. Right now I am enjoying being overwhelmed and not interested in letting anyone rain on my parade.
Love to you all!
Kelli
posted by Kelli @ 4:25 PM
5 Comments:
At 4:15 PM,
Mary Kay said…
You ARE loved, Kelli! We miss you!
At 6:26 AM,
Steve Chancelor said…
Kelli,
I wanted you to know how incredibly inspiring you are, and have always been to me. You were one of my best friends growing up. I'm sorry you've had to go through all that you have, but I am so encouraged by the ways in which you deal with things. I have been inspired by your viewpoints on God, and share them. I wish we did not live so far apart, so that I could see you. Thank you for all the time you spent with me in the hospital after my wreck. You were a true friend that I could always count on.
At 11:17 AM,
Anonymous said…
Kelli,
I will be praying for you.
Jennifer A.
At 2:55 PM,
Anonymous said…
As Always Kelli, I laugh and cry. You Faron, and Connor are in my prayers. I hope my Mom's prayer warrior power will pass on to me so I can help God pass on the blessings. I love you.
At 5:38 PM,
Anonymous said…
Kelli,
I'm sorry I haven't written to you before now...sometimes I avoid things because I always want to say the right thing. I need to realize that perfection is not one of my strong suits...so I just want to say..what a truly inspiring person you are and how you can make even my worst days seem so trivial. You are so strong and set such a wonderful example to us "older" folks who could learn a lesson or two from you as to the importance of priorities. I continue to pray for you and want you to know how much you are loved and thought of everyday!
Love to you...Becky Peterson
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