Richard and I huddled up this morning before he flew off to Houston, and I faced Channukah and my children alone for the weekend.  We decided that we needed to do what most teams do before a big game………………Pray:)

Seriously,  we did a two man huddle, and:

“Dear G-d, please watch over us and keep us safe from harm.  Help us to do your work and make the world a better place.  And by the way, we are feeling kind of alone down here, can you please show us today that you are still with us?  It would really help.  Amen”

Then we looked at each other and kind of laughed, “Keep your eyes open”  We walked into our day with a little hope.  We asked for a sign from above that we are not as alone as we have been feeling.   I mean, you are supposed to ask before it is going to come your way, right?

Well, I had to get my 4 children up, fed, dressed, lunches made and out the door by 7:00am.  I found myself kind of impatient and stressed.  It is quite a feat to accomplish.  Before I even pulled out of the driveway, my oldest son, Noah, threw his back out!  No kidding, he couldn’t walk and was actually crying from the pain.  I mean, (no offense G-d) but what the hell kind of sign is that?  I realize I can’t send him to school like that, so we drop off my oldest daughter, and she forgot the lunch I spent 10 extra minutes making!

I told myself, “G-d works in mysterious ways child, just keep your eyes open”  So I went home and began calling the doctor.  On my way to the doctor, I talk to my Richard who is in Houston at this point.

Me:  “Well, you see anything yet?”

Richard: “A big black Christian woman drove my taxi from the airport.  She was a real character.  She was cursing and praising all at the same time”

Me:  “Wow”,   (feeling a little jealous of that! What about my sign?  Hello!  I am the one that has been at the doctor’s office every day this week with sick children!  Where is my sign?)

Now here I am at the end of the day reflecting on whether G-d let me know that he’s “got my back”, or if the Devil is just bullying me around, and here is what I believe:

My answer was, “Michaux if you want to know where I am, just take a look at all the wonderful people I have sent to support you.  To give you what you need.”   I got to think about that……

Yes, in this crisis (and all the others lately) I have not had to deal with it alone.  G-d has sent me just the right people to support and help me, at just the right time.  The caliber of people wrapped around me and the timing of their coming is truly evidence that G-d is with me.   Thank you

Richard’s answer was, “Praise”.  That simple.  “You will find me in praise.  Just open up your mouth and let it out.  It doesn’t have to be perfect, and it can be from anywhere, in front of anyone, but just do it!”

G-d….Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.  With out You holding us up, we would have crumbled for sure by now.