I just returned from a week-long vacation in Florida, and I’m feeling rested, relaxed and ready for more miracles! My trip was filled with so much beauty–a rainbow peeking out of the clouds, a turtle crossing the road and even a star residing among the seashells. But one wondrous moment, in particular, sticks out.
On Saturday, my parents, sisters and I went to Siesta Key Beach, known for its powdery shortbread-like sand. In the afternoon, my sister Kristin and I went into the water with our boogie boards and drifted far from our beach chairs and umbrellas.
After about an hour, we started to make our way back and floated past a man and woman talking in the midst of the waves. I overheard a snippet of their conversation, something that stopped me in my tracks.
“He can still save me, you know,” the man said matter-of-factly. “He can take this cancer right out of me.”
“Yup,” the woman agreed. “You just have to pray to our Father.”
They continued to chat, and the man assured the woman he’d be okay, thanks to his church support system and Jesus.
“You have a journey after this journey,” the woman reminded him.
When Kristin and I made it to shore, we marveled at what we’d witnessed. From what we could gather, the man and woman didn’t know each other–they were just strangers sharing their faith in the water, like it was the most natural thing to do.
I can’t really explain how Kristin and I managed to float by just in time to catch their conversation. Or how those two found each other in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico, of all places.
But it’s amazing to think how God works, placing us all exactly where we need to be, even on vacation. I don’t think I’ll ever forget that man’s quiet faith or that woman’s powerful words of encouragement–words I’ve carried with me, all the way back home.
Have you ever stumbled upon wonder while on vacation near or far? Share your story below!
