Mike has been working CRAZY hours. I almost just typed, "Mike has been working crazy hours, again." Well, that wouldn't actually be truth, because Mike pretty much has ALWAYS worked crazy hours, so I left off "again." Pretty much since he moved off the evening shift that he was working when we first moved here, 3pm - 1am, he has been working 12-14 hours days. It's been really hard for all of us.
Anyway, I have just been praying and praying for his job. God sees the big picture. God has plans to prosper Mike and our family, not to harm us. God knows all, is in all, through all. God is in control. I know, I know...but it's still hard in the midst of it. It's hard to consider trials "pure joy" when I just miss my husband/best friend. It's hard to hear Mike say he just has SO much to do at work when I am thinking, "there is SOOOO much to do here."
Well, God is moving there. I know it. I really, really can see it. God is using Mike there. God is blessing Mike there, even though it is hard to see it in the middle of 60-70 hour work weeks.
For example, yesterday, sitting on Mike's desk was a brand new-in-the-box 4GB mp3 player with the words "God says hello" written on the box. It was a gift from one of the guys that works there. Wow! Mike feels so blessed.
I love him and pray that he always knows how much I love him!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Mike and his work and blessings
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WOW What an awesome story!!!!!!!!!!!
aww, I'm sorry Margo. I know it is trying at times. Your family is so precious and your an awesome wifey/ mommy who prays!! I just cant wait to see what God has instore for you guys!!! & You were tagged over @ my blog ;) Love ya sis!!! LA
What a great story of Mike's testimony! What a supportive/prayer warrior wife. Don't grow weary - you have the grace and strength of the ALMIGHTY GOD with you!
Great story. I'll keep praying for you and Mike and his job.
what a loving and kind thing for one of his coworkers to do.
i just want to say i feel your pain. i am married to a man who works graves. 9PM-7AM four days a week. that's not including the overtime shifts. and this goes on for six months at a time. his other option when the schedule changes is the swing 5PM-3AM. but still. a weekend isn't a weekend when your man has to sleep during the day in order to keep to solidarity for work.
it's hard. i know it. here's to hoping God gives you more glimmers of sunshine to focus on.
from,
an old BSM'er up north.
Thanks for sharing how you saw God at work this week!! It is so encouraging isn't it!! May God continue to be your strength and help. You both are amazing.
Awesome! I am glad you are able to see God in the midst of such horrible work hours.
And your family here in Maine misses you a lot!
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