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"Do you wanna go?"

9/3/2010

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Yes, I'm already posting again. :)  I just had to share this story...

Anyway, you know how I said my mom and I were planning to go to the beach this morning to do our quiet times together?  Well, last night we stayed up kinda late, so we decided that we weren't going to wake up early.  BUT...this morning I woke up to my mom leaning over me, in her PJs, asking, "Do you wanna go?"  After I got over the shock of having been waken up at 6:51 AM by my mom with her bedhead hair, I replied groggily, "Do you want to?"  "Yeah," she said quickly, peering at my face expectantly. "OK," I said, still half a sleep.  So we jumped into our clothes, grabbed our Bibles, ran out the door, hopped into the car, and hastily drove off - all without waking anyone.  Apparently, God really wanted us to go to the beach to do our quiet times - He woke Mom up at 6:51 in the morning!  :)

By the time we got to the beach the sun was just over the horizon, a small pink circle, among a handful of glowing clouds and a purplish-pink and blue sky.  It was beautiful, to say the least.  The sand was soft and the waves were crashing in the distance and softly lapping at the shore.  The smell of salt water filled the air, and Mom and I were awed by it all.  And to think, God made all of this with a flick of His wrist and a couple of words.  With only that, He knew that the moon would affect the tides and that the sky would turn different, gorgeous colors as the sun rose - He knew  that Jodie Gregory and her daughter would be enjoying the beauty of His creations at a little after 7:00 AM on Friday, the 3rd of September, 2010.  What a great God we have!  Why do we ever doubt Him?

And as if that wasn't enough, we had a great quiet time!  We read the passage together and prayed together; while I was praying I opened my eyes for a second, and a lady waved at me and I smiled back.  When we were done with our quiet times and walking up to the car, we said hi to that lady, and found out that she was Christian!!  (I'm going to call her Ms. C).  We talked with her, told her about our trip, and she asked us to be praying for her church that was struggling financially.  My mom said, "We'll pray right here."  So right there on the beach, we three made a little prayer circle,  clasping each others' hands, and my mom prayed for Ms. C's church.  As soon as my mom finished praying, Ms. C started praying for our trip.  It was wonderful!!!  We felt and still feel so blessed.

Now that is what I call a divine appointment.  God bless!
9 Comments
Rachel Mull
9/4/2010 12:12:28 am

Thats realy cool.

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Karol Cathcart
9/4/2010 01:29:37 am

Oh Nicole, I woke to your "sunrise" beach experience and it has MADE my day! You and I met at your YARD SALE and I spoke with you that your DAd was once my boss. We bought your parents" bedroom and your table and chairs. Do you remember me? At any rate I look forward to checking on the 6 of you daily and this morning I got chills reading your "tale" at the beach. You are a GREAT writer and I think you should write a book of you adventure... your Mom could be co-author and the BOYS could help! I would certainly buy one for me and I would buy more and give them away! I know you know what a blessing God has in store for ALL of you! Love & Prayers, Karol Cathcart

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Miss Tracy
9/4/2010 04:57:00 am

Hey Darlin,

I loved this post. You are really a good writer.

I do find it hard to believe that your Mom went out with messy hair. That my sweet girl was your first miracle of the day. Your mom outside with messy hair makes me wanna giggle.

I am so glad God is meeting you right where you are. He is so faithful.

I plan to read your stuff as much as possible so keep up the great writing.

Love Miss Tracy

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Aunt Christy
9/4/2010 05:23:06 am

Wow...You are so much like your grandma, mom and me sometimes! Can't get you started, then can't get you stopped!! I love it!!!

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Mrs, C
9/5/2010 06:01:04 am

Dear Nicole,
I too thought that last Friday was a divine appt.
Can't wait to read all your travels and how great God is to you and your family.

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Inverse Ministries link
9/5/2010 11:22:26 am

Gotta love that! Your writing is beautiful, Nicole. Keep letting the Holy Spirit place His words in you.

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Rachel Duran
9/10/2010 09:01:49 am

Wow Nicole, That just goes to show how amazing God is. If that had been me, woken up at 6:51 A.M, I would have either rolled back over and gone to sleep, or I would slept during the car ride. Either way, I wouldn't be awake long :). I hope you enjoyed it.

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Christa
9/11/2010 05:06:27 am

Wow! that's really awesome! I know how it feels when someone you meet has a profound effect on your day! You are an amazing writer, you really should write a book!

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Aunt Christy
9/12/2010 12:42:03 am

I keep going back to this post. What a blessing this time together was. These are the moments we truly cherish in our lives and I will bet that you will both cherish this memory. Love ya!

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    I am your untypical 13-year-old girl (well, I like to think of myself that way). :)  I love my Savior, Jesus Christ, and I try my best to obey my awesome God.  I like writing and enjoy reading even more. My favorite Christian author is Nancy Rue.  My two favorite colors are teal and fuchsia.  I love animals, especially dolphins, dogs, cats, and horses.  My favorite Christian radio stations are JoyFM and K-Love, and some of my favorite  Christian singers and bands are Francesca Battistelli, Britt Nicole, Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, J.J.Heller, Mandisa, MercyMe, Casting Crowns, Sidewalk Prophets...the list goes on and on and on.  I am home-schooled and I love it!  I lovespending time with the wonderful friends God has blessed me with!  I love my family who I always thank God for.  :)  By the way, I am a TRIPLET, with three brothers, Nathan, Noah, and the youngest by a year and a half, Nicholas.  God has blessed me abundantly, and I can't wait to see what He has in store! God bless!!


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