View Through The Screen Door

As I look out the screen door of our living room… something is different. We are now looking at our son’s bedroom window. So, what does that have to do with being on a God Hunt?

Over the past year we have been praying for ways to cut our expenses. Our son is 33 years old and unable to work because of several issues. However, these issues, according to the government, are not significant enough to get disability payments. This means that we have been supporting him financially, so that he doesn’t end up on the streets – while still allowing him to maintain his independence.

This is an answer to prayer that I never expected, nor did I really want. Recently, one of our neighbors died after a prolonged illness. As a result, his housemate was looking for someone to rent the vacant room to help offset household expenses. This room is a little larger than the studio apartment we have been renting for our son and includes a private bathroom. The asking price for the room is about $250 less that we have been paying. Yes, it seems like a match made in heaven. This allows our son to still have his independence, while we reduce our expenses, our neighbor gets a renter, and it is easier for us to help our son when issues come up.

I am sad that our neighbor is no longer around. However, I am amazed that God has used this awful circumstance to answer our prayers and for that I’m thankful.