Andy and I have noticed that the baby tub we were using was beginning to become to small for Elijah. He likes to stretch out his long legs and the tub we were using was prohibiting his movement.
Time for a new tub...
I bought the tub (Primo EuroBath baby tub) on craigslist to save money, time, and the shipping costs.
The tub was picked up today during lunch time in the parking lot of a popular store and the former owner and I got to talking.
Turns out she is the single mom of a 15 month old girl. Single due to domestic violence. In her words, "he's an abusive pervert."
She was brave enough to leave her husband and take her six month old baby to stay in a domestic violence shelter for six months.
He has visitation rights on Sundays at a police station.
As she was telling me this and crying in the parking lot I was encouraging her (I happen to have a lot of experience with domestic violence both personally and professionally) and thanking God for the opportunity to meet her.
I have a new tub, a new person to intercede on behalf of, and a new friend.
How just like God to show up and do something unexpected--even on days when we are worn out and bone tired like today. Yay for God. And courage.
1 comment:
Monica:
Thank you for your openness and transparency in sharing! How many times have we all left from behind the pulpit and feel like we have failed? Your passion and seeking God won the day for Him and that is what matters!
Thanks for letting Him use you!
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