SECOND CHANCE

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Today we picked Ala up from town.  (So for those who don’t know me, Ala is considered a sister who is studying at Vanuatu where Tropical Cyclone Pam just hit a few days ago.)  She is all well and smiling.  It was fun to see her again even though she had just left only a month ago or so.  We did the whole dramatic Errrr-my-gaaawwssh moment, group hug and slaps.

And that’s the end of my entry today.  Thanks for reading. I just wanted to share that. Lol.


We look super excited right? haha

 JOKES!!!

Okay. This didn’t dawn on me until Esita shared that seeing Ala all joyful and well  after a devastating natural disaster in Vanuatu spoke volumes to her on JOY after the storm; that whatever storm you feel you’re in right now, God is right there with you and He will definitely be right there on the other side ready to give us a group hug and the likes.  So much joy!  

So for me, seeing her brought only two words to mind: SECOND CHANCE.  Honestly, I don’t know why exactly but it does give me hope.  Seeing her was a sweet reminder of God giving me another chance at……. Everything. 

Second Chance at giving another courageous GO at loving and forgiving and understanding and accepting your mess or storm and moving on, holding on to nothing and no one else but God.  For there is light at the end of the tunnel. Prepared or not a storm has a way of leaving a unwanted scar or reminder but God through Ala today reminded us that it's gonna be okay.  


Blessings! 



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