God is so Great!

Well, today was the appointment for the arrangements...and it was quite exhausting. We had a 5,000 life insurance policy for mom, that I bought a couple years ago. But, the cost of the funeral was over 10,000 dollars, this is minus the cost of the grave marker. They want 1400 dollars for a single one, and I believe 2500 or more for a double one, so we decided not to get it yet, and decided we would check out the casket store for grave markers. Get this....this is where it gets good. A couple hours later...my sister talks to a friend of the family, and they have a granite grave marker that we can have....all we need is the metal ingraved insert with moms info on it. I was so in awe of God's mercy and grace...He is so good to us. In the midst of our pain, he is providing. The ladies at my sisters church are providing all the food for the reception, and my sisters pastor is doing the memorial service at no charge (we wanted our Uncle to do it, but he is unable to do so). Of course, we will give them money, we feel it is only right. But there is an out pouring of love right now...God is taking care of us. I even contacted an old friend from High School, and she is singing at moms funeral and memorial service also. Please continue to keep my family in your prayers.