God's provision, part 2

A couple posts ago (here), I was talking about seeing God's provision in tangible ways. I'm noticing now that I am more aware of these blessings, it really solidifies the belief that God plays an active role in our lives. I was just bemoaning the fact that I have nothing to wear. Or rather -- not much that fits right and is in style. You see... that's what happens when you have a two babies close together. By the time you lose your baby weight from the first baby, you are pregnant again. And then by the time you lose your baby weight from the second baby, your clothes look like they came out of the dark ages. So... I'm not complaining here -- because trust me -- I'm all for the baby weight loss. :)

But back to God's provision... so I announced to Tony that I would be going shopping and updating my wardrobe with my not yet spent birthday money. The kids and I went out today for a storytime at the mall. I decided not to shop at the mall and to make my $$ stretch a little further, to go to Plato's closet and Old Navy. I didn't buy anything at Plato's and then the kids were spent before we had the chance to get to Old Navy. I was bummed about that and having those reminiscent thoughts of life before my children when I could go shopping whenever I wanted. Now I'm on the computer and head over here and find out that Old Navy/Gap/Banana Republic are having 30 percent off entire purchase all weekend!!!

A couple months ago, I may not have seen something this small as being God's provision. But not now. That's why it was pouring down rain and I didn't feel like dragging the kids into another store today. That's why they were wigged out and ready for their naps an hour early. God had this coupon waiting for me. Now my birthday money should be able to stretch even farther. I love that. Now go get the coupon for yourselves! :)