(Disclaimer-- this is in no way meant to come across all religious and such. It's to share what happened and wonder.)
Several weeks ago, I went out to visit Alaina. For some reason, I was compelled to kneel down at her feet and ask "Him" for direction. It wasn't a flat-out request for forgiveness, as I did say I've been mad since He took Alaina back. I did say I was tired of wasting energy fighting with Him, and to please give me guidance as to what He wants from me. I also promised that I would stop being negative towards Him and giving "the bird".
The next day, I'm checking my emails, and what's this? I'm told I won a patio set from RC Willey, about $800 value. It's been delivered, and it is sure pretty. It's in our garage, as we're still trying to arrange the patio for it. Gawd, it's nice........
Then, about a week later, I'm checking emails, again, and what's this one? I was selected by VeloNews to take my wife to the Prosecco Cycling Challenge, in Italy???? I turn and ask my honey what it says, she's as shocked as I am, and it looks like, no wait, we are, going to Italy September/October for our 14th wedding anniversary!!!!!! At first we wanted to see how it panned out. Heard back from VeloNews, then the American organizer, then the airline agent for the flight, and finally the Italian organizer asking what size bikes and clothing we'll need. Get the OK from the boss that we'll have the time off, and WOW!!, I've already planned to propose to her again in Italian when we're there. Granted, wifey doesn't ride like I do (and that's not saying much, haha), however, to be in Italy with her is going to be ssooooooo worth the effort of making this happen.
Was I forgiven?.................
Several weeks ago, I went out to visit Alaina. For some reason, I was compelled to kneel down at her feet and ask "Him" for direction. It wasn't a flat-out request for forgiveness, as I did say I've been mad since He took Alaina back. I did say I was tired of wasting energy fighting with Him, and to please give me guidance as to what He wants from me. I also promised that I would stop being negative towards Him and giving "the bird".
The next day, I'm checking my emails, and what's this? I'm told I won a patio set from RC Willey, about $800 value. It's been delivered, and it is sure pretty. It's in our garage, as we're still trying to arrange the patio for it. Gawd, it's nice........
Then, about a week later, I'm checking emails, again, and what's this one? I was selected by VeloNews to take my wife to the Prosecco Cycling Challenge, in Italy???? I turn and ask my honey what it says, she's as shocked as I am, and it looks like, no wait, we are, going to Italy September/October for our 14th wedding anniversary!!!!!! At first we wanted to see how it panned out. Heard back from VeloNews, then the American organizer, then the airline agent for the flight, and finally the Italian organizer asking what size bikes and clothing we'll need. Get the OK from the boss that we'll have the time off, and WOW!!, I've already planned to propose to her again in Italian when we're there. Granted, wifey doesn't ride like I do (and that's not saying much, haha), however, to be in Italy with her is going to be ssooooooo worth the effort of making this happen.
Was I forgiven?.................
