Free! Free! Free!

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If you are a Mommy you probably recognize all the stuff in the picture above. Believe it or not, I got all of that stuff for FREE! The picture shows a brand new Medela Advanced Breast Pump, at least 20 storage bottles, 5 or 6 nipples, a hand-held pump, brand new tubing and shields, Fenugreek herbal supplements, comfort gel pads, and cotton nursing pads. I don't have any idea how much all of this is worth but I do know its a lot! The pump alone cost $243.00.

I used a similar pump with the boys but it's getting pretty old and been used a whole bunch. I was planning to get a new one to use with our little baby girl. I heard that insurance companies would cover breast pumps now but when I checked into it, of course, my insurance doesn't cover one. With all the expenses that come with buying a new home and moving and having a new baby, I just wasn't sure how we'd afford another breast pump. Have you heard me say before that God provides?? Well, He sure does!

A couple of days ago I checked my Facebook page and one of the "Mommy Groups" I'm a part of had a recent post that said, "Does anyone need a free breast pump?" I immediately responded, "YES!" Someone was giving away a pump that has never been used. Not only that, she had all the accessories to go with it. I won't have to buy anything! I picked it all up today and I couldn't have been happier! What a sweet Mother's Day present for this soon to be Mommy of 3!


Today I am thankful for all the ways God provides. He never ceases to amaze me! I would have never even considered asking God to provide a new breast pump but even without me asking, He came through with the top of the line pump and everything that I need to go with it! My God is so good! He provides for EVERY need.

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  1. UnknownMay 11, 2014 at 3:57 AM

    He sure does..thanks again for your uplifting posts..bless you and your lovely family. Chris xx

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