Apparently after a year or more of suffering, one of my daughters announced earlier that she saw 'white wiggly things' when she went to the toilet. Yep, you've guessed it, she has somehow contracted pin worms. She had been losing weight, so I guess this may explain why. When my husband's home we all have the joy of taking the medication 'just in case'. Honestly, I do feel for her, these things are easily contracted, but suffering for so long 'hoping it would go away', without telling anyone, is incredible! And I am pretty easily grossed out, so trust me, my stomach is churning right now at the thought of it! (But please note - after head lice, and now worms - we are not a gross family - it's honestly just normal stuff that kids pick up : ) ).
It has been a challenging, busy and productive week. My health continues to be consistently much better since only working from home, which is wonderful. However the finances still challenge us. On Wednesday my husband came home from work after just 2 hours with a suspected flat tyre, and then missed the rest of the day working trying to sort the problem out. It turns out after hitting a submerged pothole (a large hole in the road) a few weeks ago) his wheel was bent out of shape, causing the tyre to eventually deflate. But between that, a broken lawnmower and the weather this week (very wet, very stormy) many working hours have been lost, which means less money.
Many, many hours and phone calls were then spent by us both sourcing a new wheel (price brand new £200, we managed to find a decent used one for £70 plus £16 postage). We await it's arrival on Tuesday, we hope. I am praying it is as per the photo and not as scuffed and scratched as some of the many we have seen this last week. And of course, there goes another £86 we weren't expecting. BUT, I am so grateful to the Lord that He provided money just at the right time for us to be able to purchase it.
We also continue to chase customers for money. Many are awesome and pay immediately, some however require continual chasing, particularly our largest customer who currently owes us over £700, which if he doesn't pay this week we shan't be eating! Or be able to put necessary petrol in the cars! Praise God we can rely on Him, not on the customers!
This week, as well as dealing with wheels, paperwork, phone calls, friends in need and the usual round of cooking (I've had the energy and time to make many large meals so we now have many meals to hand in the freezer : ) ), cleaning and chasing children, I have been tackling our back-logged mountain of washing. So far over the past couple of weeks I have cleared approximately 10-14 loads of washing, 8 large baskets of ironing and put away a veritable mountain of clothes. This is what remains:
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| Not just one ... |
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| ... but THREE baskets of washing, and .. |
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| Two large boxes of ironing. |
On top of that little lot I will have to dry and iron/ sort the washing, there's another load wet in the machine just finished (I think that's the fourth lot today), and tomorrow I have to change and wash all five beds because of the 'worm' situation.
But do you know what, it may seem all rather tedious and boring, but after being so ill and then having no time at all for these things for about three years, I am actually really thrilled that I am able to do it! And by the end of next week, when hopefully it's all a lot clearer, I will have a huge sense of achievement, as the washing and ironing will be up to date for the first time in about seven years!!
And this isn't as un-spiritual as it sounds. I have really felt God saying to me not to worry that things generally seem a bit tedious and quiet, and dreams seem far off - this is a time when with Him we are putting into place the structures necessary for the future. And this is a time to get on top of necessary jobs so that there is no clutter as we move into what I believe will be a much busier future. So I am trying to enjoy this time, and not wish it away.
But ah, dirty car wheels, dirty washing and worms - my life is so incredibly glamorous! But I praise God that through all the drama (and with my teenager there was lots of it last night, until gone 1 a.m. - note to self read the book on raising Godly teenagers!), I have known peace and have not, for the most part, worried. I have someone who is far bigger than I to lean on.
Just taken the medication as my husband has just arrived home. Off to dry the washing and hopefully sit down with a cup of tea. Praying we all have a quiet and restful rest of day, and sparing many thoughts for the very many people in the west of England, either cut off by or submerged in floods - so many have lost everything. Praying God will meet them as they call out in their time of need.
Be blessed : )
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