Le bon Dieu est dans le detail

I always new I like Mies van de Rohe (modern architect circa 1945). . .
The good God is in the detail.  It is also said "the Devil is in the detail".  Think I have felt both vividly!!

All my piles are at my new miniature pad in Zone 2 DC.  Its like living in a Parisian hotel.
Darling, tiny, somehow it fits my needs perfectly.  Even came with a vacuum cleaner.  Thank you Lord! Carpet and Dogs is a nasty combination that I was dreading.  No worries, will just vacuum a lot!

me and li about 11pm after the all the junk was in the new place.  like a pro, malia disappeared right as we were trying to bring in the last round of big stuff.  she went to the social safeway and bought and array of ice cream and fruit.  thanks and not thanks, sister girl.=)

Holy Moly, I  cannot believe the details that came together to make this thing work.  I finally got tags for my car in DC yesterday.  Didn't realize how much stress that was putting on me.  You cant tell anyone, but my Washington State tags had expired in the end of March!  I know, I know.  Idiota!  Well, I did have a garage until today and road the metro mostly to work.  But man, every time I saw a cop I would start thinking exit strategy and look for side roads.  Seriously.  Its a little more appalling now that I have just written in down.  Can't believe I did that!
Well yesterday I arrived on time at 7am to get the dreaded emissions test only to actually fail it!!! Really?

The joys of German, I say!  Love my car, but the engine light seems to come on and off at will with no correlation to a necessary repair.  As my "detail" would have it, they will not pass a car with an engine light on.  No matter what.  You can't get a waiver for it or anything.
So I literally sped up to my favorite mechanic (two Mexican brothers) in Adams Morgan.  Caught the elder for a moment and pleaded that he look at my car for just a minute.  I must have looked pretty pathetic, because he did it.  He plugged it into the computer and reset the computer.  The light went out!  Said it could be the catalytic converter, but if the light doesn't come back on, just come back in a couple years.  Didn't charge me a dime!
After a strangely (strange because I am not used to having pleasant conversations with bosses) pleasant conversation with my new boss at about 2pm I rush back to the inspection station to get my car thru.
It passes instantly and they grant me a sticker.

I still had time to run around the corner and get in line at the worlds busiest DMV in SW DC.  I did wait for almost an hour, but after a pleasant 10 minute conversation with my dear friend Vince, they magically called my number.  My title wasn't sent correctly, but they managed to get me 45 day tags and zone sticker and out the door.

I sat down in the drivers seat at 4pm, 99 degrees and dripping sweat in concrete laden SW and balled.

This was one of the biggest feats of this silly process of moving and finally getting settled.  Cried all they way home.  I just couldn't believe they didn't find some detail to use against me registering my car.  I have watched them laugh people out of that DMV!
God has literally protected me and provided for me even when logic and reason were not at the top of the ticket.  Jesus, thank you so much.

All that and I got home around 4.30pm, which has become more common now that I am at events in DC at least 3 days a week.  Remind me that sitting at the desk is just not a professional option for me.  I love being out and talking with people.  Apparently my new boss loves it too!  He told me yesterday that he is very pleased with my momentum and I am filling the roll exactly as he had hoped.  Phew! Build up. Now I can't sandbag. =)

All my stuff is at the new house, mostly in piles.  But it is all home!
I realized late last night that I have actually never really lived alone.  Not one single time.
Freaked a little, but relieved mostly.  It is so peaceful and no weird relational or emotional baggage to cope with when I walk in the door everyday.  Just one very high maintenance Hound. . .(and one low maintenance Hound).

Check out Malia's Blog. She has cool video of my new spot and us being very tired.
randomlia.blogspot.com

I think that the Devil is in the details for sure!  BUT somehow God is Bigger in the details and makes me able in all things.  Think I have become my radical Believing parents!  After all these years and bit of embarrassment as a kid about parents who talked about Jesus all the time.  I am so there.  I am nothing without Christ and He is my All everyday.
I can totally dig Philippians 4.10-13.  Paul is thanking the Philippians for their gifts. . .

¹⁰I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. ¹¹I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. ¹²I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.¹³I can do everything through him who gives me strength.