tales from across the alley pt. 2

it's been building rather steadily since they moved in. first, the barking dogs. then, the crappy yard with a crescendo of not one, not two, but THREE crappy campers at one point placed directly across from me. then, there's the yelling. not a little, but a lot. last but not least, the harleys. harleys at 7 am, and harleys at 1 am. too damn many harleys, and too damn many other things that drive me crazy.

if you haven't guessed it yet, i've been well on my way to not liking my new neighbors. sure, the guy always says hi when he sees me, but then continues yelling, and his wife continues sitting on the front porch chain smoking.

yesterday, i was about ready to blow from the general unpleasantness of them being around. but it was a nice day, and i was sitting on my front step decoupaging my suitcase. the neighbors were also out in yard, putzing around by the camper(s), and just hanging out. i was listening to some music coming from somewhere, and enjoying it.

until it dawned on me that the music was coming from THEM. not just any music, but God music. loud God music from the christian radio station i always listen to. confused and dazed about that, i said to phillip, "did you hear what they are listening to?" and he said, "yeah, did you see the guys' vest that just drove up on his harley?" and sure enough, it said "SET FREE MINISTRIES."

double hmmmm. before the afternoon was complete, i had FOUR (yes, i said four) little kids sitting with me decoupaging, drinking my "juice" and playing dora concentration cards for HOURS. two of the children belong to THEM...and i have a feeling i will be seeing more of them this summer.

God is funny that way. in His not-too-subtle way, i think He's telling me not to count the neighbors out just yet :)



oh ps. the suitcase, which is only HALF finished because i had FOUR kids helping me (you do the math) is looking pretty sweet.