What a week in Santa Barbara. Record rainfall. Whipping wind. And gushing floods.

And just like the pouring rain, I was flooded with caring texts and calls inquiring about my safety.

I don’t have a beach-front cottage (even though I TRIED for six months to get one.) God had a different plan. He wanted me to wait for his plan, which was a cute little cottage on a hill with lemon and orange trees.

Because I live on the hill, I was safe in the storms. But not only did God provide for my safety but for love.

This past week was my birthday.

Anyone who knows me, knows I crave love like a deep-dish Chicago pizza. Boy oh boy, this week, God delivered a stuffed pizza with an extra amount of cheese. I was oozing, bubbling over with SO much love.

So many calls, texts, cards, and gifts were received.

I may not have a husband, but I have something better: a GOD who loves me, sees me, and provides me with an abundance amount of love and friendship.

He doesn’t let me settle for just one slice of the pizza, a.k.a. one man, but serves up a whole deep dish, Lou Malantis’s pizza, delivered to me fresh and hot every day.

But who knows, maybe, just maybe, I’m waiting for that perfect New York-style huge slice of pizza, that’s coming my way.

In the meantime, he fills me with complete contentment and simple joy.

Thank you GOD for ALL OF THIS!

You provide my needs.

What are you waiting for?

Can you be patient in the wait?

What can you be thankful for?

“God will meet all your needs.”Philippians 4:19