Someone once said, and I paraphrase quite a bit here, "You know, it's a good thing that I did what I did to you or you wouldn't be where you are today." This statement to make the speaker feel good about their actions. The response is priceless, "Yes, I suppose so. I've never been happier in all my life than I am right now."
It is true. Sometimes other people's actions are the catalyst though it is God's response, and how we respond with the love of God that leads us to the point of the "aha" moments.
Take late August, for example. I'm doing laundry or something and I receive a text from my husband:
"Wanna go to Japan?"
"Yes"
"Looks like I have to go. Would love for you to come with me."
"Did you see any hesitation??? Of course I'll go!!!"
My poor husband has to go to Japan. It's my wifely duty to accompany him, don't you think?
Fast forward to Thursday, September 3rd. I am walking around Tokyo enjoying the sites, alone, and I stop and simply worship the Almighty. I'm in Japan!! How did this happen? Thank you Lord, for all your blessings!
I agree with everyone who says divorce is bad. Very bad. Don't ever get a divorce. Sometimes, however, sometimes God has a way of working this to his advantage. I take that back. God always has a plan. He always is working his plan. Was my divorce part of his plan? Maybe the question should be - was my first marriage part of his plan? I don't have the answers and I'm not here to start a debate. I'm simply stating the fact that had my life continued as it was going ten years ago my life and the life of my children would be so different - and not in a good way.
I'm well aware of the fact that my husband, through God's mercy and grace, changed my life. I thank him as often as I can. I've been able to retire from my 'day job' to focus on my writing. I've been able to train and run six marathons in three states. I've been able to help my children move from student to adult in ways I would not have been. I've gone to South Korea twice.
Now, I've been to Japan.
I'm just so eternally grateful that it brings me to tears thinking about all of the 'what ifs', if I had not gotten divorced and remarried such a remarkable man. Sure, sure I would have survived, maybe. Seriously - maybe. I'm the first person who will tell you that the here and now, this life on earth, is fleeting and the most important thing is being obedient to God's will and knowing the promise of eternity in heaven. I do not dwell on the chaos of this world, worry about this war or that war or the hurricanes or other disasters. All I know, know for a fact, is that my life is so much better now than I could have ever imagined and I will shout it from the roof tops - THANK YOU JESUS!! (Read my book "Lessons Learned from Summer Camp" and you'll understand a little better)
This blog is about my trip to Japan, however, I had to preface it with my gratitude for being able to go and see God's people and his creation half way around the world. Japan is a beautiful country with friendly people and good food (if you like seafood). We only visited Tokyo and Mt. Fuji since our time was limited. God willing, I'll go again.
Now - sit back, grab some popcorn and view my YouTube videos: A tour of Tokyo and Hike up Mt. Fuji
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| Praising the sunrise on Mt. Fuji |
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| Standing on the summit of Mt. Fuji |
If you are thinking about taking this hike, I highly recommend Willer Tours. The entire process from booking to the end of the hike was highly orchestrated and went off without any problems whatsoever.
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Psalm 139
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