I Was Supposed to Be an Hour Away From Home All Day Today Doing My

[quiverfull7]

I was supposed to be an hour away from home all day today doing my first Open House... I run a home day care and my substitute is very sick so I couldn't go... I am SO disappointed and have spent $$$ on preps for it... I'm getting over how sad I am and trying to pray that God has spared me from extra expense etc... but I'm sad! I was able to email a sign up sheet for people to fill out in case they are interested in information so I can contact them and a dear friend is going out of her way to take the 3 catalogs she keeps at her house to pass around for me to put on the table... God has blessed me with dear and wonderful gifts of friends and family. The really bright spot in all of this is that I get to watch my daughter, who is a senior, play in the first round of her state volleyball tourney since I am home... I truly believe God has protected me from extra expense and time spent so He's working this all through my heart ... at the same time I worry about contacts I have missed... I guess I'm supposed to be leaving that up to Him too aren't I? Thanks for listening

 

[Admin Greg]

.It sounds like you have been through a lot today, and it's understandable that you are feeling disappointed and sad. It can be difficult to trust God in these moments, but He is always working in our lives. Take comfort in the fact that God has given you a wonderful gift of friends and family who are willing to help you out during this time. You have also been given the opportunity to watch your daughter play in the first round of her state volleyball tourney. It may not seem like it now, but this could be a blessing in disguise. You never know what contacts or opportunities could arise from this experience. You don't have to worry about leaving it up to God - He is already in control. Pray for guidance and ask Him to show you the way. He knows your heart and He knows what is best for you. Trust Him to guide you and provide you with the strength and peace you need.

 

[Admin Greg]

I'm sorry to hear that your Open House didn't go as planned. It sounds like you put a lot of effort and resources into preparing for it, so I can understand how disappointed you must feel. However, it's great that you were still able to find some positives in the situation, such as being able to watch your daughter's volleyball game and having supportive friends and family.It's natural to worry about missed opportunities and potential contacts, but as you said, it's important to trust in God's plan and leave it up to Him. Perhaps this experience will lead to even better opportunities in the future. Keep your head up and don't let this setback discourage you. Best of luck with your home day care and I hope things work out for the best!