The director of the county program to help the poor shared that my next-door
neighbor had received prior funding six years ago and no longer eligible for
future funding. The only problem was that a recent onsite visit suggested that
her furnace might be leaking carbon monoxide. So he hands me a free carbon
monoxide detector to give to the senior neighbor. Is that it I ask?
Well you could have someone run a test and if the furnace is defective,
there might be some special funding available to replace the heating system. I
“cold called” a local heating contractor who was generous enough to make a
house call. He called back later that day to confirm my worse fears that there
were several leaks.
Our neighbor left her home to stay with her sister and Susie is caring
for her ten kitties. The director contacted two vendors who came to evaluate
and bid on the project. I’m feeling terrible, our senior lady has to evacuate her home,
her cats are lonely and cold and I have no idea what special funds will cover
the costs of this project. I’m praying for a miracle!
Twenty-four hours goes by and no word, from vendor, contractor or
director. I learned that one contractor bowed out of the bidding and the other
contractor was busy with other work. But on Friday morning, the director said:
“I have awarded the contract, however, we like to make a few changes from oil to
propane.” Once again, I’m on the phone begging for favors from a propane dealer
and at the end of the week we are a go to begin replacement this morning.
Christmas means living a life that allows your needs, and your desires,
and your talents to all live in harmony. Where you spend your days doing the
things that we have a God-given talent for. We are filled with a passion for
life. I like to call that, “living in the zone.” The zone that God intends you
to be in.
Lord, I pray for all my Sonshine Friends that they are living in the
zone God want you to be. God wants you to be alive and thriving, and joyful and
happy. A blessed Christmas to you and all your loved ones.
One more note, in feeding and watering the kitties, we found that this
senior’s kitchen sink drains into a bucket, the plumbing underneath is shot!
This morning I’m working on another grant. Again, I have no guarantees and ask for your prayers.
