June 23, 2010.

The trials and tribulations of life just keep going. Satan really seems to be throwing a lot of stuff at us lately. Or should I say recently. Things in our life had quieted down, but in the last couple of days he has reared his ugly self.

Funny, though, I am responding to these trials a bit better then before. Chris and I have been involved in a person bankruptcy for what seems like forever. These things usually don't take as long as ours has, but complications with an annuity have made it drag on. Even our attorney said this is the longest one he has dealt with.

That being said, it should be over soon. Money from Chris' annuity has been received by the court to be dispensed amongst our creditors. But, the folks who have our car loan must be tired of waiting. What they have done is really kind of illegal since we are in bankruptcy court...but, they had our van repossessed last night.

It's quite a rude awakening to get up and see your car gone. I was upstairs getting ready for the day, Chris came up the stairs with a funny look on his face. I knew something was wrong and he told me the van was gone. The look of defeat on his face was so overwhelming. But, for me I didn't lose it like I normally would have. Sure, I'm upset and mad that this has happened....but, what can you do? Chris sat down and said a prayer right then and there. He asked me if I was OK....and I said, yes, I'm fine.

We went downstairs then to address the immediate issue of how I was going to get to work, etc. Our Pastor's wife came to our rescue on this one. She is away visiting family right now, and her van is here so we are using it for a few days. Next issue...figuring out how to get the van back. Chris has been on the phone a lot today with our attorney, the annuity people, the courts. It will be a couple days to get this all sorted out.

In the meantime.....I am OK. What happens, happens...I have faith the Lord will see us through this newest trial. I have too many other things going on to let this one thing knock me down. I started my new part-time job as secretary for my church. That presented itself with it's own challenges today. I will face them again on Friday.

Tomorrow is my birthday. I turn 46. It's kind of surreal knowing my next milestone birthday I will be 50. 50!!!!! I just can't believe that! I will begin getting AARP magazines in the mail pretty soon. Ouch!