Not So Ordinary Miracles...

So, for some people, it may seem strange that in the midst of the 'durm und strang', chaos & mayhem of our life right now, we had a giveaway for two tickets to a party. Maybe it even seemed rather frivolous. 

But we promised Timi we'd help her promote her Ruffles & Rust show, and she very generously gave us those two tickets to give away on our blog. So, we kept our word - which we always try to do. We had no idea that in doing so, we were actually being the Hand of God, reaching out to bestow a blessing on a deserving heart....

When we received the email response from our winner, Kathy, with her mailing address, it also contained a message that reduced us to tears. Our hearts both broke and rejoiced for this sweet woman and her family, and their story. As a result of her winning the tickets to the Ball, Kathy & I (Deb) have exchanged six lengthy emails today... and now know each other a LOT better. 

I asked her if I could share her first email - because I believe that God works ordinary miracles every moment of every day, and His M.O is all over this situation.....

I hope that as you read her message to me, you will see why it is that Bob & Deb walk forward one little bitty step at a time, doing what we feel God has asked us to do with what He's given us, knowing that there is a reason for it all. Even when it's messy. And once in awhile, we find out what that reason IS:

"Deb,

Well I was persistent, lol.  After a really rough year good things have been happening for us.  I am thinking God just wants me to smile a little bit : ) 

My husband was paralyzed last year after a rare spinal infection and I am now his caregiver.  I was lucky enough to get help for him and recently got to go to Art Camp with my Sister for 5 days, it was amazing and a much needed break.  That was a big smile.   And my Son is in Iraq in the Army, and we found out he will get to come home next month for 2 weeks for some rest before returning to Iraq.  That was a HUGE smile!  And my daughter who is the most positive person I know, just won student of the week from KMPS for her good grades and her community service and strong spirit.  Another big smile.  And now I won these tickets to get a night of fun.  God is very good!!!  Thank you again, I am so blessed.

Hugs,

Kathy"

So if you see Kathy at the Ball on Friday night, and she's smiling, now you know who is responsible for it: GOD is! Not so ordinary miracles, every single day.....