The Story of My Camera

I usually just reply personally to comments (if at all), but Hook's comment on my last post reminded me of a story that I think everyone will enjoy. First of all, I don't remember what kind of camera I have, and it's not with me at the moment... I think it's a Nikon.

Anyway, back in April when I decided to come to Cairo, I had a list of things I needed and a list of things I wanted. On the list of things needed was a laptop. I had been saving specifically for a computer, so I was glad to have the money available.

One item at the top of my "want" list was a digital camera. I wanted a good one, but didn't really want to spend any money on it. I probably could have afforded an inexpensive (i.e., low quality) one... but I didn't want to. I had prayed about my needs, and the thought occured to me that I know a lot of people with cameras, and wouldn't it be great if someone loaned me a camera for 4 months at a time. Pretty unlikely, I know.

A couple days later, I climbed into Jeff's truck, and he asked me if I had a digital camera. When I told him no, he asked me how I would feel about a long-term loan. He happened to have two, one of which he hadn't even taken out of the package and came complete with rechargable batteries (and a battery charger). He had it with him, and said, "Here you go." I was surprised at his generosity, as we hadn't really known each other very long.

If nothing else, this experience has been repeatedly teaching me how the Lord provides.