Monday, November 8, 2010

Goodwill or God's Will?

When our daughter had to dressed like a saint, we chose St. Agnes for her.  Part of her costume is carrying a lamb on her arm so we tried every store in the area and we couldn't find one.  Two days before the event, I fell asleep at my FIL's couch and  hubby said "Are you ready to go?"  I replied "Okay, let's go to Goodwill."  My husband was puzzled with my reply but we went anyway.  And there we found a stuffed toy lamb, thanks God!
That was the first time we went to Goodwill.  As I walked around  and explore the store, I found this pretty blue vase.  I inspected it for any chips or damage but I found none, I looked at the price and it says $3, I said "Sweet."
I kept thinking, maybe it's God's will that we did not find any lamb in the store except in Goodwill because not only we found the lamb but also found the vase.  Sorry Lord, I didn't mean to associate You with material things.  I am just happy that we  find some good stuff for cheap unexpectedly lol. 

35 comments:

  1. The vase is gorgeous! I love the cherry blossoms painted on it. And the flowers to the side of the vase are beautiful.

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  2. $3 lang? ang mura naman, mukhang mamahalin yan ah! swerte mo Rose hahaha..bonus mo yan kay Lord sa pag titiyagang maghanap ng lamp pra kay Rye heheeh

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  3. Your daughter is beautiful and the vase is a great find.

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  4. É um lindo vaso, e a flor que está do lado também!

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  5. I am glad it worked out for you! That is great. Your daughter is an angel.

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  6. I love goodwill bading, daming cheap talaga kasi mga donated eh pero their good. kaya siguro good will hehehe.

    Sa goodwill ko binili first winter jacket ko kasi yun lang kaya sa budget ni jose boy

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  7. it's a beautiful vase, and a great deal at $3!:p

    nagdadalaga na si Rylie.:p

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  8. Wow Mommy Rose ganda ng daughter mo sa kanyang St. costume. The vase na nahanap mo ay napaka cute, tamang-tama talaga sa Meme ng Monday!

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  9. I don't know if the comment I made was posted!

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  10. You got a good deal for the pretty vase, I would have grab it if you didn't.

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  11. I think it's okay to thank God for those kinds of things. Thanking God is always a good thing. Saying "God, I want to find another vase at Goodwill" might be a little bit pushy, however.
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  12. Me again -- your daughter and her lamb are both sweet and adorable.
    -- K

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  13. Oh wow!Ang mura pala sa goodwill!Sana maraming ganyan dito para pampadala sa pinas.

    Ang cute ni Rylie sa costume nya^_^

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  14. as usual pretty talaga daughter mo sis!

    and lucky you at nakabili ka ng mura at magandang vase..

    So Close So Lovely
    Pomelo

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  15. Good find. Sometimes I find interesting things to draw at these shops, or baskets to put my plants in. Great coz they don't cost much and when I'm done and I decide not to keep them, I just donate it back to the store.

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  16. so lovely nman ng daugther mo sa costume nya..

    wow...like ko ung vase...ang ganda..

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  17. Ang cute ni Rylie. Love the vase too.

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  18. Your daughter looks so sweet as St Agnes. The Goodwill treasures really were a blessing.

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  19. Hi! I found your blog following links.

    Serendipitous finds are always great. Especially when they are priced way below what is expected.

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  20. Pretty little girl....The vase is also cute. Happy blue Monday...

    Mine is here

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  21. That vase is lovely! What a find!

    Your daughter is just as sweet as can be.

    Happy Blue Monday, Rose!

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  22. naku Rose dito kanalang shopping sa Davao.. yung intsek ko na suki pag galit halos ipamigay na niya..hahaha... pero ganda... promise...

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  23. ang haba nang pila..as always late na naman ako...ehehehe!

    weeee...first time nyo pang pumunta nang Goodwill? oh boy, I love going there....dami kasing bargain...ehehhehe!

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  24. Rylie looks so sweet.
    It's a good price for a wonderful vase like that :)

    http://www.homezweethome.info/2010/11/when-electricity-is-off.html

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  25. Glad you were able to find the lamb. Your daughter looks wonderful. I am sharing part of my 100th blog giveaway today so hope you can come by! Blessings Debbie

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  26. Mabuti my nakitang lamb naku kung wala drawing na lang o mapapalaban ka ng paggawa ng stuff toy Ateh, hehe. Ganda ng base ang mura naman sa Pinas P150 maliit lng..

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  27. Your first time to visit Goodwill Mommy Rose, hmmm I am a Goodwill diva. I find their stuff cheaper than Salvation Army. Anyway, I think God showed you the way where to find a lamb, and to tell you I haven't seen a lamb in my Goodwill conquest, it is intended for you ^_^ By the way love Rye's costume and choose of the saint. Happy Monday!
    BM-At the store

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  28. When things like that happen to me I am reminded of just how much God loves me. Even down to the tiniest detail. So happy you were able to find the lamb and the vase.

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  29. True, it is the will of the Lord that you find your stuffed lamb and that beautiful vase at Goodwill. To others, that is plain coincidence. But to those who trust in the Lord, it's called favor from God and men. You will experience more of that in your life as you keep on trusting the Lord for all your needs. Thanks for the post. God bless you all always.

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  30. Great find at Salvation Army!

    Ciao!
    GIna

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  31. Hi Rose, sorry ngayon pa lang ako nag-wara2x dito ha. Ang kulit ni George ngayon eh, gusto magpa-lambing. Hayz nako. Your goodwill find is beautiful. I like to shop there and find good stuff.

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  32. oh, that is a very nice vase, Rose....i like it!

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