“A coincidence is a small miracle in which God chooses to remain anonymous.”
Neena made a special friend last year in her Kinder (preschool) class. This little classmate didn't speak much due to disability, and the medicine she was taking her very sleepy. Neena looked after her, waking her up gently when she had fallen asleep, helping her get her snack ready, and playing with her. To those of you who know Neena, this was a perfect fit for her.
However, this year, her friend was not at school. We worried and wondered about where she was. It wasn't until a few weeks ago that God allowed us to meet up again. I was in downtown San Jose, spending the day with a friend. We entered a little store, and there was Neena's little friend with her grandma. This little girl didn't remember me or clue into my conversation until I began singing the school hymn. Then she broke out in a big smile!
Wow! How could I not believe that God orchestrated this? I have only been downtown about five times in the past five years of living here. I have never been into this store before. In fact, we would have been there an hour earlier if we hadn't got lost along the way. But God had it all planned. He knew we wanted to see her again!
To end the story, we invited the family to come to our house, and we had a refreshing, happy time. This little girl, although she speaks and interacts very little, has a very sweet spirit. Her mom said she rarely gets invitations to friends' homes. Yet, I have NO doubt that God allowed us to cross paths. God hears the cries of our hearts. He answered mine. It was such a blessing!
I hope she will come again.