If My Hypothesis Is Correct...

Awhile back - I don't know if it was on this blog or in the mass emails I used to send out to update everyone about Cindy - I talked about how the phrase "God will not give you more than you can handle" could be interpreted a different way.

Basically, I had hypothesized that I would rise to the occasion or someone would step up to help when I was at the point where I could not handle things myself. If God wanted me to get through something, (and he does want us to succeed) He would supply the means to get through it. It would either be something that I could actually handle myself, or someone would step into the picture to address the need at the moment I needed help.

Let me tell you something. My hypothesis is correct. Wholly, correct. Now I don't want to brag - cause my actual contributions are quite small - but it is amazing what a 38 yr old guy can do when he has to. Let me correct something. My hypothesis never mentions that it would be "easy". Far from it. I would not even classify what I am going through as controllable or pleasant. And I like control of things I am involved in. Raising two kids with two parents is not easy either- it goes with the territory.

Now back to that hypothesis. I have seen that my abilities as a (now single) dad have increased. I still have trouble with the whole idea of preparing things in advance - like valentines... or school snacks... or picture orders... or clothes for the next day. After all... I am still a guy and we just don't think that way. Luckily I hit the jackpot when it came to in-laws. They have saved my butt more than a few time. I have quite a few other people who have stepped up to take the kids off my hands when time alone is needed or a lunch/dinner invite when I don't even ask. Anyway, I am making it though - the kids are making it though - we are making it though.

Only by the Grace of God!

BTW... done with the St. Patty's green. It's SPRING!