Everyday people like to ask me, "How are you?"....my response is always, "good...real good." Why wouldn't my life be feeling good I ask myself? I have a great job, a loving family, so many dear friends, great health, food on the table, clothes on my back, and a solid teaching home church. Frankly, I am better than I deserve. The Lord continues to bless me daily. For example, I was at a public park recently to meet a few neighbors in the area and the local police department. Then, all of a sudden I see a familiar face at the park. A television icon who was famous in the US and Latin America. I was so surprised to see him. I was a fan of CHiPs....remember that tv show? The hit television program I grew up watching in the 80s. I never imagined I would see Erik Estrada in person. He was so pleasant. There was a crowd of people surrounding him so I thought I don't stand a chance meeting him. I was wrong! He was so cool to allow me to stand next to him. He said he was a fan of my blog. OK, not true...but that would have made the experience just as cool. No really, he was really easygoing. He allowed everyone around him to take a photo. He was so generous with his time. With such patience, he smiled to so many cameras...all for his fans.
How was I blessed? It was not meeting this guy, who was the star of a former television show. Actually my mom made me a fan. Anyhow, it was something far more valuable to me. You see I did not have dinner that evening so I could be at this public park for an event. I had a full day and skipped my dinner hour. Wouldn't you know it? The local police department was hosting a dinner that same evening and they were giving away "free food." That pleased my stomach. I got to eat dinner at the right time and meet a real life icon, who was part of my culture. A perfect example of the Lord's generosity in my life.
| But You, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, Slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and truth - Psalm 86:15 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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that's cool.... the Lord blesses us with so many thoughtful Gifts. How numerous are his thoughts towards us.
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