Afternoon Lord! After concluding I wasn’t likely to get to my prayer journal today on account of all that’s been going on, here I am quite unexpectedly, saved on three fronts. First of all (as you know) one of Emily’s lesser-mentioned friends, Sophie, was clearly bored enough to be calling looking for company she doesn’t usually keep. And, since it appears that every member of her family back as far a Henry the Eighth has had chicken pox, there was no barrier to Emily being whisked off for an afternoon at the movies. It was nice to see Emily’s face lit up like a Christmas tree in excitement, although I did experience a small pang at how keen she was to get away from us all. I guess this desire for things outside the home will only keep growing until she leaves us entirely…sigh!
Secondly, there was Nathan who was seesawing between boredom and itching in rapid succession. Nothing seemed to satisfy him. All the toys he’s got are boring, all the movies he’s got he’s seen a million times etc etc. In fact the problem is that he just can’t concentrate on anything for too long and really isn’t up to much. But, a saviour has arrived in the form of my father and the two of them are currently in his room giggling away about something or another. It’s like a scene from The Princess Bride. I can’t help feeling overwhelmed with gratitude to Dad for taking the time to come and see Nathan.
Thirdly, I was also contending with Linley who was wandering around ringing her hands like Lady Macbeth over yesterday’s job interview. Apparently the interview went very well and she liked the look of the firm and the work she’d be doing for them, not to mention the nice fat remuneration package. But, in typical Linley style, she wants to know if she’s been successful right now. No waiting thank you very much. I suggested that they might still have more interviews to go and that she might not hear at all until next week but lo and behold, I was proved wrong in the most marvellous way when the interviewer called to say Linley was the successful applicant and to offer her the job. Hallelujah, Lord! May hosts of angels sing with joy at this news – I know I did!
So, she was straight out the door to go off on a whole pile of mysterious errands, and here I sit, in my room, quite alone, and looking forward to the day when my house is truly back to normal! So, Lord, I give you thanks and praise for the news of Linley’s new job. Bless Emily in her time out. Continue to heal Nathan’s body. I must also remember to pray for your hand to be on Caroline – most especially that you would give her the strength she needs to get through the day. Amen, Lord, Amen.