In last week’s post, I mentioned that a friend
invited me to share Valentine’s Day tea with her, to celebrate her recovery
from an illness. Well, here is a picture to commemorate the day. Carolyn is now
in full remission from cancer. Doesn’t she look amazing?
As we sipped tea, talked, and nibbled yummy
sandwiches and treats, I felt like we were both embracing a new lease on life. Both
of us had been through a battle and were coming out as stronger women with a
lot to thank God for. Since the tea room is run by Christians, Carolyn got to
share her praise with our waitress and the owner (they had prayed for her) and
write it on their wall of praise flowers in gold pen. What a gift to experience
this moment with her, and to know that she chose to share her first major
post-treatment outing with me.
When we got our check and I saw the reminder of how expensive
the tea was, I chased away the twinge of guilt that tried to settle in and ruin
the fun. Some things are worth a splurge—things like good friends, renewed
health, fresh starts, and the opportunity to return to a place where sisters in
Christ prayed and say, “Look what God did.”
This was truly one of the best Valentine’s Days ever.
What good things has God allowed you to celebrate
lately?
