I guess you've heard in the news about the Carnival Triumph being stranded in the Gulf of Mexico without power or common necessities. I've been on two Carnival cruises and with stories like these, I think I'm done with them.
In 2003 or 2004, Charlene and I took a 5 day cruise with some friends. We left out of Galveston, TX to go to Cozumel, Playa del Carmen and Cancun. Oh yes, you may be thinking beaches, sun and fun. While that is true, it was not an incident free trip. The night before arriving at the Cancun port, my breathing machine [my old bulky one that had to travel in a huge Rubbermaid tub] that I use to sleep with QUIT. So here we are in the middle of the ocean and there is no sleep for me until we get a replacement machine. We did have a spare one at home.. miles and hours away. We called my parents and my dad took the first available flight out to Cancun. He had to get there before the ship deported and headed back out to sea. The 'God thing' is 4 fold... God gave me the strength to stay awake after a long day, my dad arrived safely and in time with the machine, God allowed me to postpone my needed sleep till that night so I could enjoy the one day in Cancun, and my true friend was by my side all along.
Our plans may not always go smoothly but the One who directs my paths will see me through it.
I might add your Mom and Dad stayed up most of the night too trying to find a flight out that would get your Dad there in time. We finally found one, thankfully; but being last minute it was VERY expensive. God provided the means to get the situation fixed. Mom
ReplyDeleteYes! That certainly was a God thing.....And that's that
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That is quite the story! You amaze me with your history with God. Missed you last night; I hope all is well. Have a great day! Joel
ReplyDeleteGOD IS GOOD. With every step we take,life is easier knowing that He is with us all the way. I love the time that He gives me to spend time with you. Your friendship means so much to me. I know that you have many friends that feel the same way. Thanks for sharing your time with me.
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It's true! God has set the days of our lives. Nothing can happen to us that is not His plan. I love you.
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WOW! What a story! God is SO GOOD....He knows the plans He has for us....and for others too! Of course, we would do whatever we could to come to the rescue of our children, but God truly worked it all out, as you said, 4-fold! And got your Dad safely back home too. You are so blessed, Angie, and you are such a blessing....to so many! Love you, T. (P.S. I have been on two cruises...NOT Carnival...but we may be done too...surely do like the feel of the good ole USA soil under my feet!!
ReplyDeleteTalk about a close call... I read a book once that had a title that went something like this: God has never been late but He's sure scared me a few times.... So glad His hand has been on you through the years.
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