"God brought you to Petal"

I've always heard the saying "out of the mouth of babes". Well the title of this blog was spoken by my sweet, beautiful Parker. A few nights ago, as we sat on the couch, Parker asked me one of his usual questions: "Why do you love me?" I answered in my usual way: "Because God made you perfectly just for me." Then with his big blue eyes Parker looked up at me and said, "God brought you to Petal." I was really blown away. Yes, it is true. God did open the doors for us to return to our hometown. He gave Alex and excellent job with co-workers that have morals, respect and positive attitudes. God provided us with a house, free from rent, for the exact amount of time it took for our home in Vicksburg to sell. God led us to a wonderful church that has adopted us as if we were family. I know that should be how churches work, but trust me they don't all work that way! God allowed us to move close to our families. The love and support they have provided to us these past few months with all the transitions and this difficult pregnancy has been far too great to ever measure. God did this! I knew He did from the beginning. In fact I had prayed for God to open the doors for us to move closer to home or find a better job for Alex in Vicksburg. However, when He actually opened the door....I wanted to slam it shut. I was afraid. I hate change. Don't move my cheese! I denied that it was a gift from God to myself thinking I could make myself believe it...I knew better. God brought my family to Petal, MS. The amazing part, my three year old understands it better than I do.

God is truly amazing!