“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.”

— Psalm 34:19

The above passage has become a favorite of mine lately. I’ve quoted it to myself more times than I can count. First off, it reminds me that the righteous are destined to face hard times. It’s a fact. There’s no escaping it. But beyond that, it assures me that no matter what I face, the Lord will deliver me. He will see us through any trial and every heartache. Honestly, I’ve needed that reminder this year.

At my last update, our new motorhome was in the shop due to a broken serpentine belt. Today, it’s in the shop again. In fact, it’s been in the shop for over a week now. The issue? We’re still not sure, but hopefully, we’ll know soon. But before I get too far into that, let me start where I left off last.