God's Sweet Provision

The sole purpose of this post is to speak of God's greatness and His provision.

It is necessary for me to share some background information:

My brother passed away 3 1/2 years ago. At that point, my sister-in-law Natasha, made the decision to stay home with their 1 month old baby girl, McKenzie. Since then, Natasha would share her thoughts about going back to school, an interest in going into cosmetology. Every time she looked into it, the class would either be full or she would be too scared to go through with it.

This past semester proved to be no different. She looked into the class, it was full.

Along with all these thoughts, Tasha shared her concern for McK, that maybe it was time to put her in childcare of some sort, so she could interact with other children her age. Tasha had McKenzie's name on a few waiting lists, but had heard nothing for over six months from any of them.

Natasha considered this to be, what was meant to be....

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January 3rd, 2010, Natasha got a phone call at home. It was the Department Head of the Cosmetology Department at Southwestern Community College. She told Natasha that a student had dropped the class and there was now one spot available in the class. She asked Tasha if she wanted it. Although Tasha was thankful that she was thought of, she had to think about McKenzie. Tasha had stayed at home with McK since she had been born. She would now be looking for childcare, not for a day or two, but for a year and a half as she completed her education. This was something she did not plan on being faced with when she woke up this morning. The lady on the other end of the phone had to know THAT SAME DAY about whether or not she wanted the available spot. She asked Natasha to call her back within a few hours. Before they hung up, the lady on the other end of the phone added, "Just so you know, classes begin tomorrow."

Tasha hung up with the Department Head, just to pick up the phone and call her mom about the phone call. While she was explaining all that the lady had said and how she appreciated the call, she could not commit to taking the classes, as she did not have ANY childcare ideas. In the midst of all her explaining, Tasha had a beep on the phone. Someone else was calling. She said bye to her mom and beeped over to the new caller.

She answered the new call. She didn't recognize the voice on the other end. Of course, she didn't. How could she? She had not heard it in more than six months before. This is what she heard... "Mrs. Holland? This is (her name, not sure what it was). I am calling from the Preschool Department from Trimont. I am calling to inform you that our 3 year old class has one available spot, and your daughter, McKenzie's name is next on our list. Are you interested in this spot?" Natasha was in awe. She quickly told the lady she was interested in the available spot in the class for McK. The talked a little more about the specifics and before they ended the call, the lady added, "Just so you know, she can begin tomorrow."

Natasha was stunned. She couldn't believe that within one hour, she went from being a stay at home mom, to a full time student. She went from having no one to watch McK, to having McK enrolled in an established preschool.

Up to this point, they had done everything together. They went on walks together, to the grocery store together, run errands together, everything they did, they did it together. On January 4th, the very next day, Natasha and McK woke up to a very different day, but sort of the same: the both went to school.

Through this, God has reminded all of us of His provision. He supplies all our needs, just when we need them. Not too early, not too late. Right on time.

“Jehovah who created all things is equal to every emergency; heaven and earth are at the disposal of Him who made them, therefore let be very joyful in our infinite helper.”
~ Charles Spurgeon

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McK loves going to preschool! She says she loves her friends because they wear pink. She is so proud and feels like a "big girl" because she has a lunch box of her own....

Stay tuned, I'm sure there will be more preschool updates to come.