This weekend, Gabe was best man for his friend Tom, who was best man in our wedding. Gorgeous wedding, fabulous view, very very enjoyable. But I had Isaac, so I was kinda hindered, plus there is a history between old friends and reasons which had me a little anxious about attending. But- I needed to be there. I thought it was because I was the wife of the best man, but God had other plans.
Throughout the ceremony, there was a young couple on the other side of the group (no chairs, just a group) which held back as well because they had a little one. The girl looked very familiar, but I couldn't place how I might know her. (Later we were introduced, and it turns out that I don't actually know her.) During the reception I told Gabe, "we need to talk to those people." They happened to be sitting alone at a table, so that presented the perfect opportunity. I am not normally so bold, but God was really pushing me- even though I didn't realize it at the time. We sat and ate dinner together, Isaac cried, and we got to know each other a little. Nice people- really really nice and normal :-) The whole time I felt like I needed to ask if they went to church anywhere, but I am a huge chicken about "witnessing." I have been praying for boldness and I think this was the first result of that particular prayer. But it took them standing up and preparing to leave completely before I could spit it out! And it turns out they have been attending a church in Wenatchee, but didn't feel like it was the right one for them! They were really interested, and while they couldn't come the next day, they did say they would come in the next few weeks.
I am so thankful for the pressure in my heart to speak! Through the whole situation I can look and see God orchestrating... Plus, I am so excited because you know how you meet someone and you just know that you are kindred spirits? (to quote Ann of Green Gables :-) I hope we have the opportunity to become good friends!
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