New Year’s Day 2022

Due to slow processing of test samples and flight cancellation, we had to get three PCR tests between December 28 and 31.  On top of that, P won the lottery and was randomly selected to get tested yet again after arrival in Vancouver!  We finally made it to Edmonton on New Year’s Day!  We had our only complete family gathering at lunch in a very unique indoor open air restaurant.  All 14 members seated at two tables, altogether!  Imagine how priceless is that on a pandemic New Year’s Day!  Our luggage has a different story.  They arrived undamaged on a different flight 30 hours later!  Very thankful that they were delayed and not lost, and since we are staying with family, change of clothes was not an issue.

It was inconvenient with the multiple PCR tests, flight cancellation and baggage delay. But when we look back to the sequence of events, we were in awe of how God saw the bigger picture and was preparing us for the things to come. The delays were needed to get us to our destination!  I remember feeling stressed when I did not get the PCR test results at the time I wanted to get it. Then the Spirit gave me a gentle nudge, reminding me to trust in the Lord.  I immediately stopped the fretting, the negative remarks and bowed down to pray.  The theme was a familiar one, be still and know that God is God. After saying Amen to that prayer, God gave me a name to call.  I did, and the rest has turned into good history!  

Happy New Year!

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