Unexpected gift

I woke up from an IV induced sick-nap to a mysterious letter addressed to myself from myself that I did not write. I opened it just now and it was full of cash and a lovely encouraging letter full of verses from someone anonymous. If you, or someone you know sent this, we want you to know it arrived safely. We also want you to know that it arrived safely against worse odds than you know! Our mail gets opened and stolen here all the time and we can't seem to get it stopped. People close to us have learned to send checks or use PO Box 486 because we have had gift cards, cash in birthday cards and other gifts stolen. Also, someone smashed our mailbox a couple weeks ago and it doesn't even properly close right now.

The letter was still intact and it was very carefully packaged. It was a real shock to open and have ten $50 bills stick out though. Hannah said first thing, "Wow, I can't believe that wasn't stolen." However, we know these little things are not too great for our great God in Heaven.

We had not yet spoken about what to do about cash in Oregon for food and expenses for two weeks because we don't really have any extra. (What's to talk about in that case?) Jim has been praying without my knowledge about what to do. He sometimes shields me from additional worry because of my adrenal problems. That prayer was answered before I even knew about it. So, we both thank you. We are continually humbled by undeserved love.

I leave May the 5th. Pray for my family during our separation for safety and effectiveness of treatments as well, if you would.

Love,
Jim & Nicole