Spring Break

Who doesn't love Spring Break?  Everyone needs a little break from their jobs once in awhile!  I've always loved spring break.  So nice to sleep in, spend time with the kids, clean closets, and just catch up! 
This spring break was much different for me.  Frankly, I was dreading the week!  The kids' spring breaks did not coincide with mine.  Jordan's was in early March, Taylor had been home the week before, and Dane was on choir tour during his spring break.  Many teachers were heading to Florida with the band and Buhler Singers.  Others were traveling to various locations.  Bill would be working all week.  I was afraid of being home alone!  I was afraid my support system would all be gone.  And I was afraid I would have too much 'think' time. 
Actually much of my spring break would be spent at the clinic.  Appointments on Monday,  surgery on Wednesday to insert the port catheter, and another appointment on Friday. 
Sunday afternoon my sister-in-law, Carol, called.  Carol lives 8 hours away from us.  I was surprised that she was only 45 minutes away.  She had sent two messages on facebook, the first one informing us that she was coming our way, but I had only noticed the second message asking us to give Dane a hug for her.  I replied, "Sure I can do that!"  I had no idea she was coming!  Her arrival was a God-send, a huge answer to prayer!  She would be in our area until Wednesday, visiting her dad and spending time with us and our cousin.  What a sigh of relief.  I wouldn't be alone after all!  Surely I could make it the rest of the week on my own! 
Monday night I got a call from my sister who lives in Houston.  She asked, "Would you like some company on Wednesday?"  Of course, I would!   But Jane?  Yes, Jane!  She was flying in to Wichita and would arrive around noon, just about the time I would be getting home from surgery!  She would be staying until Sunday evening!  WOW!!!  Another HUGE answer to prayer!
Did I love Spring Break?  You bet I did, even amongst the surgery and the still unanswered questions!  

Lesson Learned:  God will never leave us alone.  He provides all of our needs.