Physical work is indeed profitable—enjoyed the pictures, as usual.
Life as usual ended for me 31 years ago. A major surgery almost killed me—in fact it disabled me for the rest of my life. I went from working 1.5 jobs to a screeching halt of zero income, with a wife, two daughters, and a son who was safe in mamma’s womb. God provided thro…
Physical work is indeed profitable—enjoyed the pictures, as usual.
Life as usual ended for me 31 years ago. A major surgery almost killed me—in fact it disabled me for the rest of my life. I went from working 1.5 jobs to a screeching halt of zero income, with a wife, two daughters, and a son who was safe in mamma’s womb. God provided through family friends and a wonderful church.
Though my body was limited, I did physical things the best I could, and the sense of accomplishment was overwhelming. It took me three plus days to change out a water pump on my car—I had never changed out a pump before but had to do it to save money—I was physically weak and would take breaks, but once finished, it was exhilarating!
One day my wife told me that all we had to eat was in the skillet. So I called my family together and told them how we were going to eat—women and children first—my wife first, daughter, son then me, and I looked at my son and said, don’t ever forget this, and I told my wife if she does not take enough food out for herself, I would not eat. We all ate and were filled and had leftovers!
My son told me as an adult that he was glad we were poor, because he learned what life was all about. When I was able to work part-time he saw me struggle going to work—not feeling well and in pain. He asked, are you sure you want to go to work? I said, I have to, and out the door I went.
To me, simple things in life are importantly,, family relationships are second in importance, with God as number one in importance. He spared my life 31 years ago, provided miraculously for my family, and has never left me nor forsaken me. I still enjoy physical work. There’s something about it that brings me satisfaction, but I’m older now, and willing for others to gain satisfaction in my stead.
Physical work is indeed profitable—enjoyed the pictures, as usual.
Life as usual ended for me 31 years ago. A major surgery almost killed me—in fact it disabled me for the rest of my life. I went from working 1.5 jobs to a screeching halt of zero income, with a wife, two daughters, and a son who was safe in mamma’s womb. God provided through family friends and a wonderful church.
Though my body was limited, I did physical things the best I could, and the sense of accomplishment was overwhelming. It took me three plus days to change out a water pump on my car—I had never changed out a pump before but had to do it to save money—I was physically weak and would take breaks, but once finished, it was exhilarating!
One day my wife told me that all we had to eat was in the skillet. So I called my family together and told them how we were going to eat—women and children first—my wife first, daughter, son then me, and I looked at my son and said, don’t ever forget this, and I told my wife if she does not take enough food out for herself, I would not eat. We all ate and were filled and had leftovers!
My son told me as an adult that he was glad we were poor, because he learned what life was all about. When I was able to work part-time he saw me struggle going to work—not feeling well and in pain. He asked, are you sure you want to go to work? I said, I have to, and out the door I went.
To me, simple things in life are importantly,, family relationships are second in importance, with God as number one in importance. He spared my life 31 years ago, provided miraculously for my family, and has never left me nor forsaken me. I still enjoy physical work. There’s something about it that brings me satisfaction, but I’m older now, and willing for others to gain satisfaction in my stead.