Unexpected Blessings!

We have an arrangement between my sisters and I that our families swap holidays with our in-laws every other year: one year it's Thanksgving down here, but Christmas with the in-laws; then the next year, we swap! This year it was our year to have Thanksgiving day all together, so that means Christmas we will all be in separate places. To make this more bearable, we are having our "Family Christmas" here at my house tomorrow.

I've been having health problems (as mentioned earlier), so my energy levels have been low, and now--in addition to headaches and dizziness/imbalance--I've begun struggling with nausea frequently. Not fun, but I don't want to be a baby, so let's move on...

Three nights ago (that would be Sunday), I was crying out (literally) to the Lord, begging Him to save me and help and strengthen me for all that would need to be done before 17 people were at my house all day on Thursday (tomorrow). My list of un-done jobs has continued to grow lengthier by the day, as I need more breaks for rest, etc.

Monday morning, my littlest sister called me and informed me that she had gotten her little sis-in-law lined up for babysitting, and that they'd be coming over to help clean my house! Tears, I tell you...tears of joy! Not only had God heard my prayer and crying out, but He thought it was valid enough to send a minister! Praise you, Jesus!

This morning, my sister, her two little ones, her little sis-in-law, a dozen doughnuts, a salad, and frozen pizzas showed up at our door! I was overwhelmed (and still am) at her selflessness and love, and God's salvation, care, love, and blessing! Unexpected Blessings are the best kind because they knock you off your feet and remind you in a very special way that our God HEARS and CARES about our burdens and troubles, and He raises up His army to come do battle for His weary soldiers!! I was the humble and grateful recipient of His provision today, and I thank you with all of my heart, Lord! Please bless my sis, and little sis-in-law a thousand-fold!