Another Miracle
Dear Gentle Reader,
Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve. But we are not revelers. For at least the last 35 years my husband has flaunted New Year’s celebrations, contending that they were meaningless. When our sons were growing up, I used to stay up with them to watch the clock at Time Square and then greet the New Year in our own time zone. But now it’s more enjoyable just to crawl into bed with hubby and discover the next year in the morning.
Normally there isn't much to do on New Year’s Day unless you’re a fan of parades and/or football games. Few businesses or restaurants are open. One year we vacationed on North Padre Island in Texas, and we had a difficult time finding anyplace that was serving food. Eventually, we discovered a McDonald’s and were delighted to have done so!
But this New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday, so we'll get to enjoy church services. Also, my Russian friend Elena has invited me to go with her for breakfast, and –amazingly!—the restaurant of choice will be open! In the afternoon I plan to go see "Narnia" in the afternoon with a friend (who shares my disinterest in parades and football games).
Now, having dispensed with New Year’s plans, I want to share with you part of an e-mail that came from a friend in Wisconsin this week. It shows the power of faith! (If you haven't read the earlier blog on "Christmas Miracle," it describes a similarly inspiring victory over the seemingly impossible.)
I stopped today to check out Boston Store's rugs because on Jan 1 they have a 50% off sale. Last year, I saw a rug that was just perfect and I knew in a few days it would be half off. The day before the sale someone bought it. But God had given me a verse which I can't remember- Protect him from him who would snatch away his goods- So I thought God is going to give me this rug, this is my rug. The customer didn't return it that day. I gave the sales woman my number. And I stopped in a couple of times after that maybe up to two weeks later. Then I gave up. Well guess what was there today? At first I thought it was a rug just like it,even though I knew they were discontinued. But then I found out it was the same rug. The woman had brought it back and the sales woman had lost my number. It was sitting there waiting for me for almost a year! So today the same woman remembered me, told me the story and gave me 10% off the price (now on clearance at 50% off). Amazing ! Never give up if God has promised something.
Life is full of surprises and miracles. May you trust God for your miracle in 2006!
Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve. But we are not revelers. For at least the last 35 years my husband has flaunted New Year’s celebrations, contending that they were meaningless. When our sons were growing up, I used to stay up with them to watch the clock at Time Square and then greet the New Year in our own time zone. But now it’s more enjoyable just to crawl into bed with hubby and discover the next year in the morning.
Normally there isn't much to do on New Year’s Day unless you’re a fan of parades and/or football games. Few businesses or restaurants are open. One year we vacationed on North Padre Island in Texas, and we had a difficult time finding anyplace that was serving food. Eventually, we discovered a McDonald’s and were delighted to have done so!
But this New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday, so we'll get to enjoy church services. Also, my Russian friend Elena has invited me to go with her for breakfast, and –amazingly!—the restaurant of choice will be open! In the afternoon I plan to go see "Narnia" in the afternoon with a friend (who shares my disinterest in parades and football games).
Now, having dispensed with New Year’s plans, I want to share with you part of an e-mail that came from a friend in Wisconsin this week. It shows the power of faith! (If you haven't read the earlier blog on "Christmas Miracle," it describes a similarly inspiring victory over the seemingly impossible.)
I stopped today to check out Boston Store's rugs because on Jan 1 they have a 50% off sale. Last year, I saw a rug that was just perfect and I knew in a few days it would be half off. The day before the sale someone bought it. But God had given me a verse which I can't remember- Protect him from him who would snatch away his goods- So I thought God is going to give me this rug, this is my rug. The customer didn't return it that day. I gave the sales woman my number. And I stopped in a couple of times after that maybe up to two weeks later. Then I gave up. Well guess what was there today? At first I thought it was a rug just like it,even though I knew they were discontinued. But then I found out it was the same rug. The woman had brought it back and the sales woman had lost my number. It was sitting there waiting for me for almost a year! So today the same woman remembered me, told me the story and gave me 10% off the price (now on clearance at 50% off). Amazing ! Never give up if God has promised something.
Life is full of surprises and miracles. May you trust God for your miracle in 2006!
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