91 ~ Mother's Day Surprise

By Kay Heitsch

It was the day before Mother's Day a few years ago. I was sitting in my usual spot, spending alone time with the Lord. I looked up and noticed the little Mother's Day statue Todd had given me many years before. I had it on a shelf, along with other memories of days gone by. It was hard to believe it had been so many years since Todd had died in a car accident. It seemed like yesterday.

As I sat in my chair, lost in my memories, I thought, "It would sure be nice to receive something again from Todd on Mother's Day, Lord." I knew it was far-fetched to desire something like this, but I wasn't going to tell anyone, and I even thought, "This is between You and me, Lord."

I got up and went about my daily activities. I was out mowing when the thought came to me again. I smiled, wondering if I might be surprised.

Later that night, my husband, Bill, came in from being gone for a few days. He walked in with a rose. He handed it to me and said it was from Todd!

I was overwhelmed! Since Todd had died, no one had ever given me anything and said it was from Todd. I knew the Lord had heard and answered the "desires and secret petitions of my heart."

Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. Psalm 37:4

90 ~ A Wink From God

By Kay Heitsch 

Since it was getting close to Memorial Day, I wanted to get the flowers planted at home and at the cemetery. I knew I had bitten off more than I could chew, but I started with enthusiasm. But my spirit was in low gear after I had finished planting the last flowers at the cemetery. 

Hot and exhausted, I gathered the sprinkling cans and started over to the water faucet. I was about halfway there when I noticed a sign hanging on the handle. As I got closer, I read, "Water available at the north end of the cemetery. Sorry for the inconvenience." I have no sense of direction, but it was clear; I wasn't at the "north end" of the cemetery.

 

With a super pail in one hand and a sprinkling can in the other, I headed for my car. As I walked, I started to whine to the Lord about my situation. In jest, I said, "Boy, it would sure be nice, Lord, if someone would show up with some water." 

As I was about to put the pail and sprinkling can in the car, a van drove up. A man got out with two sprinkling cans full of water and a big smile. He looked at me and said, "Here I am at your service!" I stood there speechless.

Since I wasn't responding, the man said cheerfully, "Well, where do you want me to put this water?" With tears in my eyes, I choked out the words, "Over here on my son Todd's grave would be wonderful. Thank you." 

Over the years, I have heard that when these things happen, they are "Winks from God." I certainly felt God had given me a wink and a smile that day.

Another reason to praise Him! He cares about our every need.