Big Day
Our birth mom Gina sent my daughter Trinity and I this picture Wednesday morning. Gina was up early for a morning walk, and this is the image she captured. The path is literally lit up. Gina texted, "God, feel free to always illuminate which path we should take!" She had no idea how much I needed to hear and see that message at that exact moment. Wouldn't it be awesome if God illuminated the path we should take all of the time?? I started thinking maybe he does, but we just don't listen or see it.
Gina's text hit home with me because this Saturday, my one and only nephew, Cameron, is marrying his fiance, Peyton, the mother of their 4 year old daughter Avery. It has been a long time coming, and if I am being honest, I didn't know if it would ever happen or if it even should happen. They were young when they met, lots of trying times…you know, life has happened. It seems kind of wild for me to be attending my 27 year old nephew's wedding. I remember the day he was born, only two short years after my niece Taylor was born. It was amazing to watch my brother's family growing. Now Cameron is following his path as a husband and a father.
I guess preparing to travel out of state for Cameron's wedding has made me sentimental and slightly unsure of how to prepare. My nephew and his wife are not Christian.They have decided not to have Avery know God or religion with the intentions of letting her choose a path when she gets older. I'll be honest. I am struggling with this. Every opportunity I have, I try to point out how God is present in their lives, but it has fallen on deaf ears. They just don't get it. I'm not sure how anyone can look into the eyes of their child and not believe in God and all He has given even through trying times. Maybe they will be enlightened this weekend as they declare their love for one another. Maybe someone in attendance will be inspired. Maybe Avery, in all of her 4 year old goodness, will be the inspiration. I am open to the possibilities.
So, the text from Gina earlier this week and the timing of this week being my turn to write was a sign for me. Who better to help me storm the heavens with prayers for Cameron, Peyton, and Avery than all of you. Any prayer you are willing to offer is appreciated. I have been praying all week for some divine inspiration, and then I received Gina's text and picture. I hope you all receive God's blessings and grace as you follow His path.
