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Suzy got engaged at the beginning of September and announced two weeks later<br />
that she wanted to get married at the end of October. I was delighted at the news,<br />
but also anxious, because this meant I would have to spend the whole day with<br />
Gerry and his new partner, whom I had not met before. I decided to meet his<br />
partner a week before the wedding and asked some of my Trinity family to cover<br />
the meeting in prayer. As I was praying on the train going up to meet them, I felt<br />
Jesus very clearly say to me “I am going to be beside you in the restaurant” and this<br />
gave me great comfort.<br />
When we sat down at the table I went to put my bag on the chair next to me. I<br />
actually jumped a little because I very clearly heard Jesus say “Oi, what are you<br />
doing, that’s MY seat”, so I put the bag on the floor. During the meeting I felt<br />
strengthened every time I looked at the ‘empty’ chair because I knew Jesus was<br />
sitting there. It was fantastic and really helped me get through - actually I enjoyed<br />
the occasion.<br />
Suzy and Simon’s wedding was very special and a wonderful day. There were only<br />
fourteen guests so there was a lot of close interaction between myself, Gerry and<br />
his partner during the day. I won’t go into detail here, but there were a number of<br />
occasions when I did find it extremely hard emotionally. Again God came up<br />
trumps, because as I was praying during one of these difficult occasions, He<br />
reminded me that my invitation had actually been addressed to ‘Mum and friend’<br />
and therefore Jesus, as my friend, was again right beside me.<br />
One year ago today, I posted this on my FB page: ‘Life has knocked me down a few<br />
times and<br />
It has shown me things I never wanted to see. I have experienced sadness and<br />
failures. But one thing for sure, I ALWAYS get back up again’.<br />
I want to firstly thank God for His faithfulness each and every day as He walks<br />
beside me, and sometimes carries me, on this road of life.<br />
And then I want to thank you guys for your prayers and loving support through the<br />
last two years. God bless and thank you.<br />
Mary
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