god did it

So I've been having some money woes lately.

I've been overdrawn on my bank accounts, and money doesn't grow on trees. I'm sure you've noticed this.

This happened once before and at that time I took the same approach I did this time: I can't make money appear out of thin air, so I'm not going to worry about it. And I've learned in other situations that when I step back and let a thing go, even if it doesn't get better, I feel better about it. And in a way, that's like getting it fixed.

Last time, nothing happened. I just had to be really careful that I didn't spend on anything other than rent, essential bills & food. And over time, the balance was in my favor.

This time was different. This time was immediate.

I was looking through my mail last night and saw what I thought was a credit card bill. I called on it this morning to complain, since I haven't used that card since November. They told me it was a credit balance, that I had over paid on my last bill. They offered to shift the balance into my checking account. It was enough to cover the overdraft and take care of me until next payday.

Once again, I let a thing go, and it was taken care of. If only I could remember to do that all the time. But how thankful and humble I am feeling right now.