a divine encounter

This morning on my way to my family friend's home, she gave me her address, i plugged into my phone GPS as usual for direction, i still had some difficulty finding my way so i called her back and her daughter gives me the direction and told me to watch out for a certain car model in their drive way once i get to the street.

So as i got to the street, for some reason i spotted the car model she mentioned, i did not take a look at the correct address making sure it was the correct number. I parked and walked in.

I got in was received by a very calm lady, she welcomed me , offered me soda asked where i came from. Few mins go by i get a phone from my family friend asking me if i made it, i told her i was in the living room waiting for her. She shocked me by saying she is in her living room and that i may be in the wrong house.

At that the lady and I just realized i was in the wrong place. But no way nothing happens just like that, on my way out of the front door i take another look at the pictures and larger photo flyer of Jennifer and Anita Onita Memoriam.

I was shocked, puzzled and stunned and what had just taken place today. I did not know them personally but one of my good friend Femi went to school with Jennifer and he told me about the Dana Airlines Crash.

There i was standing in their home, hugging their mom and promising to come back and properly show my respect, first i had to tell my family who lived in the same street with them and also call my friend to tell him.

It was like an outer body experience, but me and their mom knew that such encounter was divine and not to be mistaken as by chance. I knew the girls wanted to hug their mom that morning. I knew God has a plan for everything that happens to us. I still have questions as to how i missed my way but i was way to shocked to ask?

I would make sure i visit her often.
Today has been totally humbling.

RIP Jennifer and Anita. I met your mom today by chance, i hugged her and even though i did not personally meet you sweet ladies  before but I am sure there is a connection and i am totally humbled.

Thank you God. Thank you Jesus our saving Grace.Thank you Holy spirit for the guidance.
May the souls of all the faithful departed be at peace. Amen!

Sources:
http://www.rememberingtheonitasisters.org/
Link above is the memory site for the two sisters.
CNN Article:
http://articles.cnn.com/2012-06-05/us/us_nigeria-crash-victims_1_nigeria-crash-josephine-sisters?_s=PM:US

lessons in Humility

longtime no blog. do not worry am back

I met with a family friend today, she is a nurse that works with the aged or those with some handicap and are not able to do things for themselves.

I was there to assist her for the week, as i got into the home with her,  i already had my inner skepticism when i was told what we will be doing for the clients, also mind you in college i changed my major from healthcare to business for this same reason or so i though.

As we proceed to "take care" of the client needs, all those in the type of healthcare would attest to my first hand experience and how totally humbling or challenging the process can be.

"take care" means wash, clean, arrange the clients bodies and their homes.  Visualize a middle aged man over 50 or so, accomplished  but now has to be taken care by strangers who he does not even know. God forbid those strangers are means or not caring enough....Imagine. This is a skill set that requires a caring attitude because trust me your heart will break right here.

As we helped him bathe, clean, even shopped for his weekly needs. I was totally humbled and inspired by this experience, as we encouraged him, his thankful tearful appreciation....." i am trying" he says and those words broke me inside. I was deeply moved, mind you ...am one person that considers myself "humanitarian" enough with the amount of non profit organization and ministries that i devote my time, but this one different i was pained and challenged and that to me ladies and gentlemen is God's teaching me once again life lessons in Humility!

I love the holy spirit he knows what i needed. I asked for direction, i was given. Ask and your shall receive. Humble yourself i heard the tiny voice within me echoing loudly. I was thankful to my dear sister who shared this experience with me, As we discussed further on the way back, she can tell i was deeply moved


Fast forward to my lessons learned on humility:

• life is fragile
• life is not fair
• we will get old one day
• nurses are the best
• healthcare is humbling career or profession
• anyone that lacks humility should take a trip/work in sick or disabled person home or hospital
• God teaches us lessons daily
• life moments are for the sensitive at heart
• health is priceless
• prayer unlocks vision and deeper clarity
• the measure of a man is in the actions and risks you take and rising above your comfort zones
• the willingness to learn and see deeper meaning in all that goes on in life

Bible Verses on Humility:
 God Opposes the Proud: James 4:6
But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, "God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble." 
Humbleness and Prayer: 2 Chronicles 7:14
and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray, and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Faith and Humbleness: Romans 12:3
For through the grace given to me I say to every man among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith.
God has given us the Gift of Grace: Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast.

Consider theses careers that will teach humility and also present a fulfilling spiritual work:
Nursing/Nurse
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Medical Doctor

Its never too late to learn and make a difference!
stay blessed and connected
GodsTIME