Transparent Tuesday

Today's transparent Tuesday topic is an update of sorts. Back in March I posted about friendships and told you about a childhood friend with whom I'd lost touch. Click here to read the original post.

Transparent Tuesday Topic: Answered Prayers

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In case you didn't read it, I'll give you the short and skinny. We'd been friends since we were 7 y.o. We were each others' maids of honor. We were sure to be friends for life. But suddenly, communication stopped. No apparent reason, no big fallout...she just stopped returning my calls and even calling on my birthday which we've done every year since we were little.

Well, I posted about how friendships can be really difficult and I began praying for our relationship. Following that post, several of you even committed to pray for this relationship too (how cool are ya'll?!)

Several weeks ago, guess who I received a phone call from?!...you guessed it, she called. I was so excited. She had seen my facebook posts about my father's dealings with cancer so she called to check on him. This was just what she needed to break the ice.

We talked for nearly an hour and even made plans for her to come down for a visit. It was so good to reconnect with this sweet friend. Honestly, we never addressed our "time off" from each other. We just relished in the reconnection and what I see as an answered prayer. 

Know what else I find comfort in? Knowing that God was hard at work during a very stressful time in my life. He was answering past prayers at just the right time. He sent me my friend back exactly when I needed her most!

So, friends, if I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times...Prayer works. Is there something in your life you'd like prayers for? It can be anything, big or small. Please leave me a comment for send me an email: dfrieling1@gmail.com. I'd love to cover you with this amazing gift.

Transparent Tuesday

Patience...
Do you have it? I don't! Now that the paint is complete in Bryn's room, I'm ready for the "fun" stuff to be done, like yesterday! Here's a little sneak peek at our progress (for those of you who also lack patience!) 

On to the real reason for today's post...a little transparency.
     My husband and I were handed a huge dose of patience years back. We finally made the big decision to start trying to get pregnant. We were so excited and kind of scared at the same time. The thoughts started whirling around in your head..."Will we make good parents?" and "Can we afford to have a baby?"


Well, friends, I found out I was pregnant on a Wednesday and quickly shared the exciting news with John. We were beside ourselves! Guess what happened that Friday?...John lost his job! Whhhaaaat? Holy cow, what now?


We figured he'd just find another job and that'd be that. Well, guess what? Month 1 passed, no job. Month 2, no job. Month 3, no job. Are you seeing a pattern here? John was without a job throughout my entire pregnancy!


It wasn't for a lack of trying. John was searching hard and praying harder, but it seemed there was silence, not only from employers, but from God! How could He abandon us during this time?!


Can you imagine poor John's feelings during this time? A pregnant, hormonal wife and the pressure of wondering how he's going to provide for his family.


After 9 months of waiting, John landed a job. He literally began work just days before Bryn was born. How's that for perfect timing?! We were taught many lessons during that 9 months and then just like the perfect Father that He is, God provided in our time of need.


I read this in my daily devotional yesterday and loved the words so much that I'd like to pass it on...
"Don’t give up hope! God is faithful, and you can rely on His perfect timing. Fix your eyes on Him and enjoy the journey to your destination. There are things to be learned along the way that will enhance the joy of a promise fulfilled."


What about you, friends? In need of prayers? Leave me a comment or send an email (dfrieling1@gmail.com) and I promise to talk with God about you today!