A Sigh of Relief

It has been (almost) 3 long months since Hurricane Ike hit Baytown. We, along with many of our friends and family, have been waiting for insurance settlements, contractors, and manna from heaven to recover to our previous state of being.

This weekend we took the first step toward having our house repaired. One of the many contractors we contacted came out to inspect, so we can get an estimate for our repairs. They are going to work up the estimate and submit it to Allstate, our insurance company. According to the contractor, Allstate has been one of the worst companies to deal with through this disaster.

The guys who came out were very friendly, and don't underestimate the value of friendliness when people have been waiting this long. After being strung along by insurance companies, the government, etc., a friendly contractor is a breath of long-awaited fresh air. The gentleman we talked to is a Jesus-lover from Alabama who is working for a local contractor here in Baytown. I know that we are all in different places in our journey with Christ, but it does make me feel a little more at ease to hear the guy responsible for repairing my home say, "We are all about taking care of people, and the Lord has rewarded us for that."

You know, it's really the small victories that make an immense difference sometimes. When things are bleak, and they have been bleak for us in more than one way recently, a little reassurance goes a long way. We at least feel like we are making headway, slow though it may be.

We are trusting that God will reward our patience (forced as it has been). We are believing that our house will be restored to its former state, and He will provide all we have need of - not only in this instance but in all.

All I want for Christmas is a roof that doesn't inspire references to Swiss cheese and spirituality (it is holey ;)!

Blessings!