A God-Wink

 

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One day I was lying on the floor of my sister's van, heading from a skilled care unit at a rehab center to the hospital, for another of what would become several surgical procedures.

So many things were going on in my life, health-wise, adding up to one shock after another.

I'd had an emergency surgery a few weeks prior. Learned I had cancer. Spent Christmas and New Year's in a hospital and rehab center. I was weak, feeling so sick, and in less than two hours, would be back in the operating room.

Of course, I was in prayer mode, having to trust the Lord to help me quell the fear and maintain a positive mindset. Come what may, I was His child, in His hands and nothing could happen that He didn't allow.

While riding on the floor of the van (since I wasn't able to sit up for long) I was reading my bible. 

Unsure of what scripture to choose, I simply let it open and the pages separated to what I hoped the Lord wanted me to see--Psalm 91. 

There I began to read about the faithfulness of God and how He places His angels to watch over us.

One of my own God-winks

Arriving at the hospital, St. Vincent's in Evansville, Indiana, I headed inside to check in and find us a place to sit, while my sister parked the van.

After check-in, I found us some seats about the time she came through the doors. 

As she settled in next to me, I surveyed the room, finally gazing up toward the high ceiling. 

There, in beautifully ornate print was the same scripture my bible had opened to on my way there. Even now, tears fill my eyes remembering the immediate feeling of being bathed in love and reassurance.

I took a pic of the wall, having no idea I'd end up using it two years later to introduce you to my friend, who is also one of my fav authors, who's also experienced God-winks.

A faith-based fav...

This post is very special in that it was contributed by author, Kimberly Kruise Thompson, a good friend and one of my favorite Christian story crafters. Most of her work has been produced under her writer's nom de plume, Sunny Day. 

If you've ever met Kimi, you'll know why Sunny Day was a perfect choice. She radiates SonShine wherever she goes.

In fact, it was Kimi who introduced me to the term, God-wink, explaining they're  divinely-designed instances, that may be small yet have the ability to make a lasting impact on our lives.

This isn’t a big story, but like a God-wink, much good can (and will) come from it. Sometimes the blessing is exactly the thing needed to brighten someone's day, a God wink created just for them!

Enjoy!

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