Unexpected Blessing

Over the past year I have been really cognizant of God's hand in everything in my life...I've become more aware of His presence in  every circumstance.  My grandpa re-married after his first wife died.  Grandma AJ is a very interesting woman and has always treated us grandkids as if we were her own children's children.  However, we don't see them very often as they live in Florida half the year and Prince Edward Island the rest of it.  My mom talked to my grandpa the other day and told him about the protege program and the new adventure I am embarking on (and, by the way, am really excited about).  Well, I received a letter from Grandma AJ yesterday with a lovely note about the news my mom shared with them...encouraging me and sending me a very generous gift.  I was not expecting a note or anything else for that matter, especially not from Grandma AJ. I know that she loves me, but she is not very open to spiritual things so I didn't think they would take much interest in the protege program considering it is with National Community Church.  That note was truly a blessing to me and the rest of my family because it was nice to begin with, but it also reminded me that I really can't predict the actions of other or assume they are completely closed due to past encounters and conversations.  God is capable of more than we give him credit for. I often limit the possibilities because I forget that it's not in my hands, but in Gods.  My grandpa called last night to wish my parents a happy anniversary and he was very interested in my move to Washington, DC and the details of the protege program.  I was glad to share and have him listen without saying anything about the fact that it's with a church.  He said that him and AJ are very happy that I'm starting to do something after graduation! (haha, I love my grandpa)  

God is good.  This is a small step, but it's always been awkward to talk to my grandparents about church and spiritual matters so this is a very good thing for us.  It opens some doors and hearts to continue talking and not dodging the issue.  

God continues to blow my mind...He's definitely not predictable.  I love it!