What I learned from Laura

Last Wednesday my friend Laura arrived for a wee visit. Laura was serving in Uganda for the past year and stopped in Glasgow on her way back home to the States. Laura and I have been friends since middle school. We met at camp, went to the same college, and she was in our wedding. I felt slightly bad as I was not able to show her much of Scotland, being 40 weeks pregnant is not the best time to travel the country. However we did go for a walk downtown, walk around Pollock Park to see the Highland Cattle, and she was able to come to church with us on Sunday.

It was such a blessing having Laura here. Not only did she clean, do dishes, and cook us meals, it was so nice to be able to chat not over skype and encourage one another. Lately I have been pretty lonely and missing friends back home so it was perfect timing for Laura to be here and spend time with me as I rested and prepared for baby. (Not that Ben isn't great at those things, but it sure is nice to have a friend around). She was really hoping to meet baby Arant while she was here, but this little man is not moving. He is now officially late and this momma is getting pretty impatient. I have an induction date set for the 21st, but am hoping and praying that he decides to come before then.

Laura and I in the city centre.

During this time I have been reflecting on how God's provision is always so timely. All through our marriage God has provided right when we needed it. I remember when we first got married we didn't have much money at all, I was in school, and Ben was working at the Radisson. We had an envelope in our cupboard that we put his tip money in and used it for groceries. Every time we ran out of food, Ben would come home with a big tip. One time an old lady gave him a 100 dollar bill, just as we were needing groceries. God provided more than enough money for us to come to Glasgow and he continues to provide for us while we are here. A couple months ago we were contemplating buying a blender to make smoothies with, but didn't really want to spend the money. The next day a friend of ours called and said she had a blender she was about to get rid of and wanted to know if we wanted it. Such a cool reminder that God cares and provides for us even with the little things. Laura's visit was such a good reminder of this provision as I was struggling and needing a friend and God provided one at the perfect time. I know this baby will arrive at the perfect time because God has his life planned out and His plan is perfect.