An Unexpected Blessing

Scott and I have really been working on our “spending plan,” as we like to call it. (I believe the rest of the world calls it a “budget,” but we’ve decided that we don’t like that word. “Spending plan,” at least, implies some shopping.) We have designated amounts of money each month for each category of our spending, and we’ve been doing pretty well at sticking with it. It’s taking a lot of discipline, but if we want to continue to be a one-income family so I can stay at home with Leah, it’s more than worth it.

Because of the spending plan we’ve put ourselves on, we’ve definitely cut way back on our meals out and elaborate date nights, and even our vacations are included in the spending plan. I didn’t think we had broadcasted this change in our lifestyle, but apparently someone saw fit to pour out a lavish blessing on our little family.

This randomly appeared with our things at church this Sunday. Inside it was $50 in cash. We have no idea who it is from.

We aren’t hurting for money. We have food on the table and clothes on our backs and a roof over our heads. We have no reason to complain. I am ever so thankful, though, that God prompted someone to generously bless our marriage and allow us to spend some special time together without concern for the spending plan.

Whoever you are, thank you. I pray God blesses you hundredfold in return.