Signs...do you believe in them? When the Lord blatantly puts a sign in front of you, and it tugs at your heart, do you go with your own instincts or do you surrender to what in your heart!!!! Here's a little story of my eventful weekend, that will give you some perspective on what I'm talking about!!! On Saturday my sister, myself, and our children were going to all pile up and take a two and half to three hour drive to go visit our father, who is currently incarcerated by the way!!! Well we had been cautiously planning this trip for weeks...weeks I tell ya!! And on Friday when I wen to go pick up the mini-van I rented a week ago I shortly realized I booked the wrong vehicle! What looked like a van in the picture on the computer turned out to be a dodge caliber (something like that) what can be most likely be compared to something the size of hmmmm....a grocery cart if you will!!! That was strike one!!! So I decided not to take the rental instead I had my mother ask my dear old grandmother if she would be willing to lend me her mini-van (duh why didn't I think of that first right). Grandma said yes and was more then willing, so that night I went to pick it up. I got into the drivers seat and turned the ignition..click, click, click...nothing!!! As you can imagine I was totally bummed but me being stubborn I gave it a third try and BINGO it started. As I drove home I wondered God are trying to tell me something, but I was determined to see my dad so I put it on the back burner. I decided it would be best for my sister and her little ones to spend the night to get an early start!!! Well at 2 am I hear a knock at my bedroom door and I was like wow my sisters on it she must really want to get a head start...not the case at all!!! It was my nephew telling me that Joshua was throwing up in his bed...I should have seen the warning lights flashing by now!!! So I cleaned him up went back to bed and 4am rolled around in no time, because it actually was in no time!! My sister and I were in the restroom doing our make up, by the time I began to do my hair, we start to wonder..."Should we even go? Is God telling us not to go?" "Nah"..we brushed it off and continued to get ready when all of a sudden I heard "Mmmoooommmm" followed by a barfing noise! Joshua was throwing up again!!! Finally at this point I considered not going!!! I was so determined to go i missed my dad he was expecting us and I wanted to follow through! But finally after "a minor disagreement" my sister convinced me to just stay..we didn't go!!! Man I was so bummed, I couldn't understand why this was happening!!!
We decided it would be best if we go Sunday morning, so we headed out and I must say it was a pleasant drive!!! We arrived and visited with dad, we missed him so much it just lit p my heart to see him!!! As we were talking to dad he mentioned that the day before (Saturday) my grandfather had gone to visit him!!! Maribel and I just looked at each other and smiled, that was the confirmation that the Lord was speaking to us telling us not to go!!! If we would had went we would not have been able to see my dad because he's only allowed one visit per day and my grandfather lives closer then we do, he would have made it there before us!!!
How good is God!!! I think there's been a few instances were we're put through trials and we don't understand why we're experiencing them, but God always has a purpose. I didn't understand why everything was going wrong, but all along it was the Lord making sure I didn't miss my chance to see my dad!! The Lord says " Cast your burdens on him, and he shall sustain you; he shall never permit the righteous to be moved (Psalm 55:22)!!! TYJ!!!
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Well sissy that was a wonderful trip thaat we took, we sang the whole way there of happiness because we were going to see our dad, by the way, I had not seen him like in three years. we cried the whole way back, I was so overwhelmed that I had been so selfish, and put my feelings before my faith. It was the best visit ever, I felt I was in a place that I needed to be and that was with my dear father whom I love so much!!! TYJ for giving me the oppurtunity to be with my father. Its always hard to say good bye, but I know thzt I will get to see him again, Im so greatful, some people dont have that chance.......
Yes, I believe in them but sometimes I forget to notice them. I really need to start paying more attention.
I'm glad you guys were able to make the trip after all.
I hope Joshua is feeling better.
C-ya!
Yvette
That is so true. Sometimes you just have to give into what he is saying and not be stuborn. I'm glad you guys got to see him.
Hi Diana, I'm so glad you and Maribel got to see your Dad. I sure hope he's in good spirits. I haven't seen him in a very long time as well. If you visit him again, could you please say hello for me. He was always nice to me and our family, and I'll always respect him like I would an older brother. I hope Joshua is feeling better by now.
I will tell you what is happening.... you need to do another blog sista!!! LOL!! I love ya!!
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