Had a challenging week last week. A series of events happened and i just started feeling a bit overwhelmed and having a difficult time staying positive. As you know...i'm generally a very happy, upbeat, positive person. But last week truly kicked my booty. Then, throughout the week, i started to see them. Signs.
When i was a little girl, my grandmother, Mimi, told me that the rays of sunshine that come from behind the clouds were the angels bringing babies down from heaven to their families and angels bringing souls home to God. I took this photo on Wednesday evening. On Thursday, a friend of mine delivered her first baby. On Friday, a friend of mine lost his very young son to cancer.
Angels were flying nearby...for sure.
Very late on Thursday night, in a very crowded parking garage, i let a huge SUV cut in front of me even though my patience was at it's limit and i was exhausted and i just wanted to get home. I was cranky and feeling sorry for myself. The woman driving was so very grateful, waving and thanking me. This was their licence plate that i saw when they pulled in front of me...
hello, God.
On Friday afternoon, a new client came by the studio to pick up her large commissioned piece. When i gave her the total of what she owed me, she paused and then told me she was DOUBLING my price for her payment. She told me my art is WAY underpriced and insisted on giving me the extra money. It was so unbelievably gracious and generous that i couldn't stop my tears from coming. Who does that? And why would it happen on a day when i felt so vulnerable.
It was God.
Friday night was our usual Friday night pizza night with my grandfather and Mark's parents at our house. We eat pizza, visit and watch Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy every week. God must be a Wheel watcher, because this was a puzzle on Friday night (mind you, Friday is the only night we watch it)...
"THINGS ARE GETTING BETTER ALL THE TIME"
yup....God.
Yesterday, i pulled into a parking spot and saw this sticker on the van in front of me. I just lost my breath.
You can get this sticker for FREE here. (i have no affiliation with this ministry or church. i just decided to google it after i saw it and found their website. )
ok, God, i hear you...loud and clear. Thank you for always being with me.
i love you, Lori
Love this. Yes, He is here all the time - we just have to be aware of it.
Posted by: Rachel Schumacher | August 19, 2010 at 10:45 AM
I love that you see the signs Lori, and remind all of us to look for them. Hugs to you friend :-)
Posted by: Jen B | August 19, 2010 at 11:10 PM