Small Blessings

     God works in many different ways. Some big, some small, but all are amazing reminders of his love for us and how he's always watching over us.

     Over the last couple of months, we've been looking for a small breakfast table-for-two without much luck. I really didn't want to spend over $100 for one and we just kept striking out. We tried name brand furniture stores (big mistake), small no-name businesses, second-hand stores, everywhere. All were asking prices upward of $180+. We looked at Big Lots time and time again, so I knew they had one that I loved for $165. I passed it up 3-4 times because, again, I wanted to spend less.

     After a couple months, I finally decided I would spend the extra money and splurge for the table at Big Lots. I was mentally prepared to spend the money and excited to finally have a place to eat besides the living room couch! We got in the car and headed to Big Lots...no table. The floor display was gone, there were none in the back; it was like the thing never existed! We checked two other Big Lots stores and no one had this table in stock. WHAT!?? Was I upset?? Yes, a little, but I strongly believe that there's a reason for everything. If it's not available now that I want to get it, there's a reason for it....and I was right this time! 

     About two weeks later (Thanksgiving Day), I was looking at the Black Friday ads online and what did I see!? Kmart had a breakfast table (almost identical to the one at Big Lots) on sale for $90! I was so excited, I ran to tell KC. We jumped in the car, drove to Kmart, and when we got there, they had 6 in stock, BUT this sale didn't start until 7pm! Ugh, I can't get a break! We had tickets to see Pippin at 7:30pm that night on the other side of town. The table was still on sale at this time, but it was $100. KC told me to just get it, but I refused. I wanted this table for $90 and if it isn't here when we get back after the show, then this isn't our table either.

     I stayed positive all night. We enjoyed ourselves at the show and made it back to Kmart around 11pm. ALL six tables were exactly where we left them! So happy! We grabbed one as quick as we could, then finished looking around. KC put it together for me the very next day while I was showering. He's the best!

     I know it's not much, but sometimes God says no to one thing because he's got something better in store for us. The day after this, I got my vehicle renewal notice. Guess I'll be using the money I saved to pay for that!

xoxo