Hello my dear friends, I have spent an amazing birthday with many many blessings throughout the day - God has turned a page, that's for sure. I was showered with so many thoughtful gifts and blessings of deep deep friendship. It feels as if finally, the promise I received in 2011 has come to full fruition: God sad to me, that my sad days are over - as if he has catapulted me right into Heaven with him. It's almost as if he has shifted my life to 'Harvest Mode'.
My birthday started off beautifully, when I came out of my room, to start the day and set up my own birthday table, as I have done for so many years now (my mom had always done it for me as a child, and when I was with her for that special day - and she had raised the standard, of how I do that for everybody in the household), so that the children wouldn't wonder why the 'Geburtstagsmann' - Birthday Man wouldn't come for Mommy.... - well, to come to the point:
My Nanny had made a banner that said: 'Happy Birthday Tanja' with a card and a gift (a beautiful Pandora Charm), and another card and present from a very dear friend of mine, who came by the night before, and dropped it off for me (while I was already sleeping) - this beautiful gesture brought tears to my eyes, as I am not used to such things at all. Since I am running the show on my own, this kind of stuff was not within my reach anymore. So I am very very grateful for this display of love and affection.
Then a lot of people called and texted or posted on my facebook wall. At my children's school there were many that congratulated me, hugs were shared.... - I was in tears more than once.
Then Sarah came to visit and we had a lovely visit, then more visitors came and it turned out to be such a heart to heart day, that I even in my wildest dreams would not have expected it to be. Another sweet friend gave me another beautiful Willow Tree figurine (my children have given me one each) - I just absolutely love those. They are simple yet deep in meaning, just breathtaking!!! And a pashmina, which will go absolutely well with my new purple dress - and when she gave it to me, she told me, that she thought it was going to be great for the opera - this was my cue: I asked if she was free Saturday night, to come to the Opera with me, as my twin brother had declined the invitation.
I had been asking God all day, who I should invite along, knowing that it was getting very tight to find someone without previous plans - God had told me to wait and that I would know, when it came to pass..... - so I said to myself, okay, I wait, and if nothing happens, that seems right, then I just go on my own......yet this was clear as can be - my friend loves Opera, she is available - it's her birthday coming up next Tuesday - so it all made perfect sense. Praising God once more for his marvellous provision.
I really give up planning things, he is in Control, and he directs the most amazing scene - creating the most wonderful Opera all by himself......I can just relax and enjoy. That's such a gift to me, as I used to always have to orchestrate (or maybe I should say, that I thought I had to) everything by myself.
Now he has shown me once more, that really, when I let him do the planning and directing, the scene turns into something even more beautiful than I could ever have imagined myself.
Hoping that we will all learn to trust his ways over ours, and that we all hand over the reins, and simply start follow his lead......for that's what this life here on earth is all about: 'To learn to love him....in just a little while, we'll be home forever, can't you see him smile" - as my dear friend #amygrant sings.
Life is simply amazing - I am very happy, to be a part of his plan. Love to y'all!!!
Big Hug
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