Prayer Really Does Work

Today I spent time with my friend Michelle (lovingly known as butt-puppy Michelle).  She is getting ready for a moving sale and I went over to help her.

We used to work together years ago.  At that time, she was a firecracker of a woman, high energy, high talk and politically incorrect.  I left the company, remarried, left the workforce,  and was born again.  As our friendship progressed,  I started sharing my faith and the power of God and prayer.

In the past two years, she has literally gone to hell and back.  A challenging husband, bankruptcy, divorce, raising two children as a single mom, working full time and traveling.

When I walked in and saw her, I immediately realized I hadn't been a good friend and felt as if I had let her down.  She looked up, smiled that wide smile that lights a room, and held her arms out.  How could I not cry?

Since it had been a while since we've seen each other, I wanted to know everything:  how life after divorce was going, how the kids were, what her mental health was and when would I lose my friend to Spooner, Wisconsin.

As we started talking about her life, she said several key things:

1.  Life after divorce is about the kids.
2.  She is very blessed to have so much.
3.  Prayer really works.

At this point I'm in tears and hugging her.  I've been praying for her for so long and to hear such wisdom, I'm elated.

But it gets better!!  While we work putting out the garage sale stuff, I hear her talk about being humble to have so much, not feeling worthy of having so much.  (Must I repeat that she had to file bankruptcy?) 

How did she get here?  Putting others before herself, thinking of others first, forgiving her ex-husband, realizing what is really important in life, appreciating everything she has, prayer, love, forgiving herself, and the help, guidance and love from her heavenly Father.

The woman I saw today was truly amazing.  The strength she showed, the peace about herself, her family,her future--all amazing!!

I know that when she moves that she will be alright.  She will have her mom, friends, and a new beginning.  I hope that when she stops to take a breath, that she will remember those she's left behind.  We miss you and we love you.

Get that guest room ready!!!!!