It's a God job!

 

We just returned from our visit to the Social Security Administration. It turns out they did make an unexpected error, which was surprising even to the SSA man we spoke with. I raised the valid concern about the possibility of them requesting money back in the future, but he provided us with solid proof to put in our files that it was their mistake, ensuring we don’t have to worry. The letter was overwhelming.  The recent deposit is the only one we will receive and yes, it was quite a generous amount! Starting next month, we can look forward to an increase in his monthly benefits.

 

Initially, my husband was hesitant to go in, but now he’s happy we did! When we first saw the amount, it felt a bit overwhelming and confusing. They mentioned an August 26 deposit, but we had already received that amount on August 6. Fortunately, we learned that our earlier deposit was sent out early for August 26. There's nothing wrong with asking questions to clear up confusion. I’m thankful we took the time to clarify things—

I inquired about how this situation arose, and he explained that while the SSA boasts a remarkable 99% accuracy rate, occasional oversights can happen for various reasons. He also mentioned that audits are conducted periodically, which helped uncover this error.

That’s why I wholeheartedly see this now as a true miracle—I don’t throw around the word “miracle” lightly, especially when there might be a plausible explanation. However, when the SSA representative mentioned he had never encountered anything like this before, it truly felt like a warm embrace from God. Naturally, a portion of that blessing will be used for His Kingdom here on earth. 

With everything now behind us, I can take a deep breath and truly appreciate this unexpected blessing that came to us out of the blue. Opportunities like this are rare, and we’re incredibly fortunate to have received it. 

Happy Monday, everyone! 

I’ll be getting my test results from the cardiologist on Thursday! While the waiting has been a bit of a drag, a doctor friend from church reassured me that if there was anything urgent, they would have acted quickly. I’m feeling optimistic, and just happy to get this all put behind me. It was May 8, the day after my son died from a heart attack 22 years ago, that I went to the ER with chest discomfort. So this saga was hanging over me like a dark cloud pretty much all summer.  

So yeah, put a fork in me, I'm done!  

I just realized that I missed my eye appointment! I typically go every six months for the eye plugs for my dry eyes. Instead of the usual text reminder, they sent a postcard that got lost in the shuffle of our junk mail. I’ll just reschedule. 

In just two weeks, we'll turn the page to September. I'm not going to talk about September just yet. I am still reeling that August has flown by so fast. It's getting to the point that I feel I need handrails to hold on to, as time whisks by at such a fast rate. 

Enjoy the day, the week, and the rest of the month! 

I sure will. 

Take Care,

Debby