Unique Opportunities

I forget sometimes how unique our life is compared to the life we used to live. We are presented with such unique opportunities living the life we have been called to live. I'd like to remember to post more about these unique opportunities our life provides, to give you an inside peek.

The past 12 hours or so have been an opportunity for our family. A few years ago I might not have called this an opportunity--maybe an interruption--but God has brought me to a place where I realize that we are here for HIM, and as He presents us with opportunities to serve, we must act, no matter what our plans were.

Many of you know J, an on and off heroine addict. He has been on again for awhile now, although still working alongside of Frank, as Frank continues to love him and guide him softly as the Spirit leads. Obviously we have been in prayer for J's recovery and prayers were finally answered last night when J came to Frank and told him he was ready. He asked Frank to help him get into a detox placement today (Friday). Frank told J to meet him on our front steps at 6am--a big test to see if he was serious.

6:00am today--Frank is outside...so is J. He's serious. Praise God.

side note-Today was Frank's one day per week to sleep in and relax.

For the next several hours Frank works to get J into a detox place which is difficult, but he finally gets things worked out. Frank comes home around 10am and begins to wait for the placement phone call. Meanwhile J is waiting for Frank to come pick him up.

10:45--Frank is on the way out the door with my Dad, Pax and Ky to an art program at the local library, something fun for the kids on our day off. The phone rings, J's placement is ready. The dog begins to bark at a knock on the door. A different J (also a man Frank works with) is at the door. The house phone rings too, then Frank's other cell phone line (someone needing a construction ? answered). Tired yet? A bit confused with the chaos--yeah, us too.

Plans change, Frank takes Ky with him, drops my dad and Pax off to meet Andy and his kids at the library. He quickly answers the ? on the phone and J's need at the front door. He heads to pick J up.

12:00pm-Frank calls me asking for me to bring $40 out to get J a day bus pass so J can do the necessary work today to get himself an ID to get into this program. He is taking responsibility, a great thing. I meet them outside to give Frank the money so Frank can take him to get the pass.

I hugged J, I looked into his eyes, got to tell him we believe in him and how proud we are for him having the faith to get back up again and kick this. I let him know how much we love him and are praying for him. He hugged me with tears in his eyes and thanked our family and me for loving him.

Yes, today is our day off. Frank had planned on getting some trim hung in our front entry way (on the to do list for years now). But that's OK, we're not here for trim to be hung. We're here for men like J. I thank God for giving us this life and for offering us such unique opportunities in His plan. What an honor to be on the front lines for Him.

Sometimes I don't see it that way, sometimes I get frustrated and upset. But for today, I am thankful, very thankful.