Coincidence? I think not.

My beloved mother Delaine passed away in March, 2010. In addition to being my mother, she was my best friend. I miss her more every day. I rely on my faith and I truly believe that she has crossed over to her heavenly home.

From time to time, I have wished that she would send me a sign … something to let me know that she is at peace and all is well with her. When I’ve had this thought in the past, I have pushed it out of my mind, because I should have enough faith and trust in God, that I don’t have to have a sign to prove to me that she is OK.

Each day on the way home from work, I pass the hospital that she was in and out of for periods of time leading up to her death. I have wished that she was back in the hospital, just so I could see her again. I know that sounds weird. I certainly don’t want her to be back in the hospital, sick and in pain, but I guess it’s just because the hospital reminds me of some of the last days that I was with her.

Yesterday on the way home from work, I was stopped at a red light right beside the hospital. My thoughts of her were particularly strong. I prayed a sincere prayer. I asked that if she could and if it was God’s will, I really wanted her to send me a sign. Not to prove to me that she was OK, but just because I missed her so much that I wanted to connect with her. I even specified in my prayer that I wanted it to be a sign that I would know was a sign. Not a bird, not a butterfly, not a rainbow.

As soon as I got home, I logged in to Facebook to unwind, and check my family and friend’s status updates. The very first post at the top of my screen on a friend’s timeline was this:

 

Coincidence? I think not.

One of my New Year’s resolutions is to share the day-to-day goodness that God presents in my life. 

OK …, I get it. I’ve gained a little wisdom today.

Hebrews 11:1  Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Comments

[JoAnn]

Lisa, Thanks for sharing. What a wonderful relationship you had with your mom. I think the memories are a gift. Have you heard about the book "Heaven is Real" by Eben Alexander that's on the bestseller list now? I read an article about the author's near-death experience and it's fascinating.
JoAnn

[Lisa]

Thanks Tricia for your sweet note. I miss you. Love ya,

[Mrs. Tricia K.]

Hi Lisa, That is too sweet!! And I too think... coincidence... NO WAY!!!
I really enjoyed your post! Made me sad for you missing your mom. I'm thinking your mom was just like my mom is. The most important take away message my mom always wants us to know is the hope and promise we have in Jesus Christ Our Lord and Savior!!!!
How sweet for you Lisa!!!
I hope you have a wonderful week, Tricia