depressing and inspiring

First, the depressing part. We had to have the transmission in our SUV rebuilt. It didn't go out on us or anything, we just noticed it shifting weird so we took it in and we needed it to be rebuilt. The initial estimate wasn't too bad, so we decided to go for it. Then the next day the estimate doubled because there were more pieces that needed to be replaced. So, after it being in the shop for a week and a half, we got it back to day, and $4000 later we have our car again. I guess the upside is that it runs like a gem. And I realized how much I love this car.
On a more positive note, I really like this blog post that I read recently. I have been struggling for the last few months feeling like my branches are bare and my bucket is empty. But I am thankful for God's love and inspiration that always shows us, at least in small ways that He is mindful of us.

"Because somewhere in your bare branches, He is writing His love to you."