It's worth it (repost)

Yesterday when our van died we were stranded for a little while before Tim got there. 

A lady that lived across the street asked if I needed any help. When Tim did arrive she helped him push the van across the street so it was safer to take a look at. After she left, a man and his two kids came. He helped Tim figure out that it was the alternator. He then put his fully charged battery from his own truck into our van so we could get the van (and the boys) back to our house. Tim brought it back to him once we were settled at the house. 

As I was praying with Joshua before he went to sleep I began saying something along the lines of: "This night was really disappointing for all of us. We weren't able to visit grandma, daddy had to leave a baseball game that he was looking forward to and our van doesn't work. But we thank you for the things that are good around us: like our cozy beds, the house we live in, the love of our family - and then Joshua chimed in "and that really nice man who gave his own battery to us" and I said Amen :)

Here's something I wrote a couple of years ago - and it's very appropriate right now. 

April 3, 2008 - Thursday 

It’s Worth It Current mood:  hopeful  Category: Life I just wanted to say hi to the people that actually read my blogs.  Right now, I’m feeling ok - nothing great nothing too horrible... There’s always going to be things that go wrong Cars need repairs, Medical Bills need payments There’s always going to be people that hurt us offend us, reject us, betray us But if you focus on the good things of the day, thing’s don’t seem so bad There’s always ups and downs in life - I should know.  Whenever there seems to be no hope It’s always just around the corner So because of past experiences I know to just keep looking forward, looking up Because my car will get fixed, my bills will get paid (sooner or later) There is forgiveness and restoration for people And that’s a lot to look forward to.  So even when it feels like there’s nothing to look forward to And it seems like there’s no way out  Just think about the things you’re going through And even if it’s hard where you’re at -  It’s just a matter of time until you’re on the other side of things You can look back and think "That was a rough time but it’s done" And I know it makes us stronger and wiser I’ve definitely learned lessons over time - And I’m still learning If I can just think about the things I’m going through now and know "I can give hope/encouragement to people that are going through similar situations" When I’m on the other side - It’ll be worth it... It’s Worth It