Faith is walking to the very edge and taking one more step. Carolea
I found myself in a very dysfunctional marriage. My husband was addicted to sex, pron and extramarital affairs. We had two sons. Matthew died of a childhood illness in 1978. I finally divorced my husband in 1987, when Joe, our last surviving son turned 18 years of age.
On July 31, 1989 Joe was killed in a single car accident when he was driving home on a foggy night, fell asleep and hit a guard rail, killing him instantly. I really struggled with what I was to do with my life. I took a year off from my job to do my grief work and heal. I had faith that God and I could get through this ordeal together. I did nothing in my own strength, rather I decided to rely on Him. He knew the Master plan, I did not.
In 1997 I sensed that God was getting me ready for a change. I had no idea what that might be and trusted that when it was important fo me to know, He would fill in the blanks. I took a vacation to Arkansas in the spring of 1998. By April 1999 I drove a rental truck to Mountain View, Arkansas loaded with all my household items to begin a new chapter in my life's journey. I did not know anyone in Mountain View. People asked me if I had any 'kin folk' here and I honestly answered 'no'. I knew this was the place God chose for me because when I first drove into the town and saw the sign announcing I had arrived in Mountain View - population 2,686, I choked up and was overwhelmed with tears and a deep feeling in my heart that I was HOME.
Another confirmation was when I put an offer on a piece of property, the offer was accepted and then I placed my home in Duluth on the market, within four days I had two parties fighting over the property, and I got more than my asking price. This all happened in less than five days.
I have been very blessed by many wonderful friends in Mountain View. A small group of us started a Lutheran Church in that town, many of those were also transplants from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. This gave me a wonderful church family.
God wants what is the very best for each of us. He found me my little piece of paradise on earth. I have never regretted my decision to trust and obey. He is an awesome God!!!
About Me
- Terri B.
- Mazatlan, Mexico
- Retired to Mazatlan with my husband Mike, I teach one of the ladies Bible Studies at La Vina Church. One day several years ago we were at the end of our series, and also the end of the winter season, and I gave my testimony. Afterwards a friend of mine said, "You need to collect some of the ladies testimonies and put them together into a book, to encourage others." I began doing just that and have a stack of wonderful stories to share. I was recently encouraged to put them into a blog, so that is what I am doing. I pray that these stories, all of which are true, will encourage others. To see that other people go through tough times, but when you have a faith in God, He makes all the difference. I would also like to have you write your story and send it to me, knowing I will share it with others. First names only.
