Where there is hope there are gifts!

[Michael T]

Some of you may have read about my illness issue and loss of interest or lack of ability to play much then the studio/office flood that put my music room out of commission. Being in recovery I am limited in my strength and stamina so I have been living with a molding mess trying to get the studio/office cleaned up with the heavy stuff and rug just pushed to the middle of the room for about a month & 1/2 now. Then a threat to my job this past Friday came on top of that too. Since I work for an Indian owned company there are time differences and language barriers to deal with on the job front leaving only 2 people that I can really talk to (both in India right now). Again I anguished and worried and complained before leaving it in the Lord's purview and relying on His will and prayer to get me through.

Today, after much well wishing and prayer offered on my part by many on this forum as well as another I had one of my son's from South Dakota and the other from across the state show up with a friend of theirs, they cleaned and scrubbed, and painted that room in less than 3 hours, pulled the rug and threw it out and the one from across the other coast will be back to seal the cement and put down new carpet in about 2 weeks for Christmas.

I also finally got a hold of the owner of the business I am involved with and we discussed my position etc. I ended up taking a very small cut in salary with a guarantee of full reinstatement when production picks up just a bit, which I look to happen within a couple months if I am on target with my conservative projections.

Thanks for all the prayer, I am a believer and all it took to solve two major, major concerns was letting go of it and trusting in my faith and the power of prayer. Voila, he saved me again and in such a wonderful way. I hadn't seen either of my son's for some time, and the one flew in from South Dakota that I hadn't seen in about a year. I am soooo grateful to God and those whose wishes and prayers helped bring me out of a real poor place to be mentally and physically. I'm still a mess but a very happy one, thank you all and thanks be to God.

[GeeNorm]

Michael,

Very glad to hear the good report.

Norman

[ncognito]

There's nothin' like a good happy mess!  You must be very proud of your kids right now, Michael.

           DAVE

[flatlander]

Thanks for sharing! Gald for you.

[unclrob]

                     Good beginning.....

[BenF]

 

great news Michael. It must be a great releif on both job and studio fronts. Concentrate in getting better! 

All the best for a rapid recovery!!!

[pehabe]

Hi Michael,
Glad to hear that everything goes well.
You know, Gods ways are happening in strange way (according to our human understanding) and He has his own time to fulfill them.  I am glad that you and your family are rely on Him and patient on these situation.
God bless you and your fam.

Best regards from BlackForest,
Peter

[Mikeymac]

Living by faith is tough sometimes, but at just the right time our faith is rewarded, and, in 20-20 hindsight, we look back and smile at God's wisdom and timing.

Like Tom Petty sang, "The waiting is the hardest part." 

("Blessed are those who have not seen, and yet believe.")

[magictwanger]

YO Michael(hey,I'm originally a New Yorker )....

  I told you things would start to look rosey!....Of course I cannot say how happy I am for ya!!!

  But,I am!!!

  Best of luck....and yeah,I forgot to originally mention that during my own forced layoff(due to tendinitis) I've been working on my music theory....I'll be back very soon,and you will have your situation(Illness as well) in your past.....

  All in due time 

[Mr_LV19E]

Michael, glad to hear your kids rallied to unburden you of the mess. Hope your health keeps improving and you get back to playing and recording soon.

[DaveyO]

Thanks for the reminder that Prayer is essential. and the Lord works in his own time
I am so happy to hear the good news on your part
May God continue to heal you and bless you
Dave