I almost had a heart attack...

Today when I checked the mail I found two unexpected bills.  One was for $40 to my gi doctor's office.  Apparently, they charged me incorrectly on some procedures.  I was bummed, but then I saw the other bill.  An almost $600 bill to Prometheus laboratory for some genetic testing my doctor ordered.  The paper said that insurance was not covering that test.  I almost had a heart attack.  You see, I have already paid around $900 for the tests run in November and I absolutely cannot afford a bill that large right now.  I started thinking about how I could do it.  I thought that maybe I could sell my wedding ring to pay for it.  As I was nearing the point of tears I forced myself to take a deep breath.  I said a prayer and reminded myself that God has always helped me through everything I have encountered and he would provide what I needed for this bill.  I have to say I am kind of proud of myself for not going into full blown freak out mode (which for me is just a lot of crying and panicked phone calls to my mom).  I guess I am starting to realize that in the scheme of things money issues are not as big as everything else I have been through.  I called the insurance company and the lab, and guess what!  They made a mistake and insurance is covering the bill!  God definitely provided! 

I was also very blessed by others today.  I have had so many people offer their prayers and support.  Even strangers are sending me encouraging emails.  I can't even begin to describe how much this lifts me up!  To those of you who are praying and supporting me, I have to say I can really feel God's love shining through you!

I was unable to find a substitute job today, so sfter a pretty mellow day at home (minus the near heart attack) I decided that Graesen and I needed out for a little while.  I had a gift card to Red Robin, so I decided that we would go on a little mommy/son date.  It was busy when we got there, so Graesen pretended to play the video games while we waited.

He was so funny.  When I told him we were going out to a restaurant he immediately told me that he wanted pizza.  Good thing Red Robin's kids' menu has pizza!   He was so excited:)

It was so great to have this little time with my sweet boy.  I love my kid so much and have the most fun with him.

My sister, Rachae, and I are starting a blog together (I will still be doing this blog).  It is all about finding love and joy in everyday life even in the midst of life's struggles.  My sister is a great writer (she's an English teacher, afterall), and has a lot ideas for posts to make you, the reader, smile.  She will be doing the writing, since she is so gifted in that area, and I will be doing the photography.  We plan to launch the blog on Monday, so head on over there to check it out.  Also, anyone who becomes a follower (you know, actually clicks the follow button) will be put into a giveaway competition next Friday.  Here is the link to our shared blog: www.howtofallinloveeveryday.blogspot.com.