Along came Mary

Life has been a bit rough for my house hold lately.

Its been stretching dollars till they almost bounced on their own.

Its been dont let the coffee and equal run out till next week.

It's been hard but we have been surviving thank God.

I have been trying my best just to get by in this crazy time

Thinking of what I could possibly  do to earn some money.

Thinking how I am needed at home to help my grandchild.

Every possible scenario running through in my head to no avail.

Having to use the food bank is not embarrassing  when you need it.

Going on state medical insurance Also is a God send.

Rent is covered by my children  who are also my roommates. 

Taking care of me and themselves we are a team.

But that mighty dollar only can be stretched so far.

Having only $100 to get by till the Food bank comes in two weeks.

I was devastated and put my last ditch plan to work.

I placed an add on Craig's list Room for rent in a family home.

I knew what kind of person I would have loved to have here.

A woman it felt safer than a Male in a house with four women already.

I was afraid but I had found my current place on the list so I prayed.

Threw my faith to God and the Universe and prayed .

Just last night as I sat with my daughter talking about how broke we were,

I got a text.

Is the room still for rent it asked, the name said Mary a woman. 

I quickly called her back and started asking questions to get a feel for her.

She seemed nice and did not hesitate to answer  anything.

I was a bit nervous the first two people who answered didn't work out.

I liked her story as well as her openess and asked her to come and talk.

She said she works with seniors and gets tested on regular basis.

Keeping safe and social distancing  is a rule in our house so it was a huge plus.

We planned to meet a few hours later and talk face to face.

As I waited for her to arrive I sat and prayed once again Please God.

When she finally  got here we both felt comfortable talking.

I showed her the room and our only bathroom she seemed pleased.

I also explained to her that this is a family home and she also liked this.

After meeting my family and talking a bit she said she'd like to take the room.

I repeated this is a family home are you comfortable with this.

She looked at me and said this is what I need family's  are important.

Then she asked how long could she rent I answered as long as you want.

I think we both felt that this is one of those serendipitous  situations. 

I needed her and she needed us a safe place  to live within a family.

Yes I dont know her well but yes it is one of those blessings life answers. 

To prayers and hope and faith most of all that we would be alright.

So to my friends I say thank you for all your prayers.

To my family I say thank you for being just that.

To God and the universe  I say thank you for my faith.

To Mary I say welcome to a home and to our family.

Never never lose faith in God in family in life.

I.