I hadn't really planned on shopping for fabric...I thought I had all I needed in order to make a one-year photo quilt for Mini Maiden but when I began laying things out I decided I needed more pink...a girl can never have too much pink! So I texted Rock Star to see if Super Girl might be available and she was!
I picked her up and we headed out. It wasn't until we were actually on way that I decided where to go. Super Girl hadn't had lunch yet and I thought that would be our first stop but she said she wasn't hungry yet and wanted to wait to eat. I'm flexible so I steered the van toward Hobby Lobby because I love that store!
We found some perfect fabric choices right away and were just looking at lots of things because there are lots of things to look at there! I thought several times I should tell Super Girl we needed to go but we were having such a good time and I don't get her to myself very often so we took our time.
As we were headed toward the front, I saw a familiar face...
This beautiful woman is a friend from years ago. She mentored me when I was younger and still had four daughters in my nest. We lived in the same town and attended the same church. She loved me unconditionally and radiated the love of God. I basked in her presence then and she has continued to love me (and I her) from a distance since we no longer live in the same town. Some day I will see this face in heaven and get to spend more time with her.
She noted today that God brings special people into our lives. I know what she means. From a human perspective there is no rhyme or reason for the great love we share; yet God knit our hearts together years ago in a way that I am convinced will endure forever.
As we visited, my sweet little Super Girl was SO very patient! She browsed the displays on either side of us being careful to always keep in my sight and never once fussed about taking so long (and I know she was getting hungry). She even took this picture of us for me.
Some days, God smiles or winks at His children to show His great love; and today He brought me so much joy I could hardly contain it! It was a simple miracle just for me that we were in the same place at the same time...I know without a doubt that He orchestrates our lives. Thank You, Father! I love You too!
Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart.
