sometimes I am subtle

 

Like....

things happen when you pray

 It started on Wednesday at Bible Study

In Psalm 96 verse 2 we read Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.

In the discussion we talked about proclaiming Salvation, how often do we thank God for our salvation and how often do we share it.

Next day we are heading to Chicago and before we leave I ask the Lord for words,  proclaiming his Salvation, if the opportunity came. 

I was seated by a lady and her son.  For most of the flight they were in conversation and I was reading my book. 
Then she turned and smiled and asked about my trip. I told her I was going to a small family Bible Camp. Not sure how the conversation got to our "faith" but I told her I  believe in Jesus, that He is the Son of God and is my Savior.        Then I asked her about her faith.    
( I wish I had a recorder going, but who knew all that she would share )
She believed in dreams, and we noticed the book I was reading.   She called God her manager, but she was not a Christian.  She encouraged her children to learn and study other avenues of faith.  Her son reads the Bible every day.   Her daughter goes to a Catholic school.  

While that was the serious part of our visit, there is more to come.

She asked an unexpected question.  What have you learned lately?

Well, I had just been putting some facts/ideas together in my mind and this is what came out:
I believe that there is no one, not a spouse, friend, child, that can understand/help with every issue in your life...Only Jesus.
I also realize with technology we sometimes expect answers right away.  But,  everyone has there own style/preference of communication.  Some text, some phone call, some email,   some promptly, some pause,... because they are not like me/you, does  not make them wrong. 

More conversation...

Her son was going to an economic convention in Chicago, he is 16.  He began his schooling at Cherry Crest Elementary..... What ?! one block from my house ! The school my kids went to! 
  A family across the street have a 16 year old boy and I started looking for his name in my phone, but as I scrolled I came  to his mother's name first and the lady beside me said...I know her, her son is also coming to the competition here in Chicago.

Now that is what I call...a small world....and even more,,, providence.

She took my name and thought we might meet for coffee some day.

I have not heard from her yet, but ... one day at a time

I live an exciting life

An amazing day

 Easter Sunday 

A Perfect day to remember a Baptism 

Three friends and their parents were invited to join

and they came 

Standing to sing reveals ... they brought their Bibles along 

 

The wetness,  the smiles and then some tears 

Then to Grandmothers house we go

Kitchen helpers having fun

And everyone smiles
even the lady behind the camera
and
No lack of food

And no lack of desserts ....

Then comes the hunt... baskets ready

Yes, everyone needs Peeps, and a reminder of the first Easter ...

The boys were off in a flash... but little one took her time 

And she opened each one carefully, before finding the next 

Each egg needs to be empty so Grammy can load them up next year...  candy and coins go home with the kids

and a view of our family's Easter decor  in Minnesota

 

We always make carrot cake for Easter...and the See's bunny boxes are sweet memories of past years
   traditions we want to keep 

Then... 

  An invitation to our oldest grandson's high school graduation in June !      Icing on the cake ♥

I live  an exciting life.