[HairOfTheDog]

Jeepers ladies, it's just a broken spring!

Just ~maybe~ God is trying to ensure sustenance for the spring-makers!

Or, just maybe, springs wear out.

[TalonDJ]

I think they are talking about more things than the spring. "Once is happenstance, twice is coincidence, three times is enemy action."

[SuziQ]

Nah, it was the Devil. ;o) It's as good a reason as any.

I've noticed that when we're anticipating something good happening, or when we're really into a blessing that's come our way, sometimes annoying or bad things happen all at once or over a short period of time, and negativity and frustration creep in. I believe these feelings are fed and nourished by the Devil to keep us out of thought of God's love. It makes us have difficulties with those we love and makes life a pain in general.

I think 2J and Steve are going to be under assault over the next few months because when Steve graduates, it's going to be a life changing event for them, and the culmination of many years work and delayed gratification. There will be adjustments to be made all around, and I'll be praying for them.