“SORRY YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS HARD STUFF”

That was from my sweetie pie daughter, Julie, today. She was referring to some messy and complicated stuff I’m facing that had me book an immediate flight to Nigeria. This life is not easy! But what’s truly astonishing about the whole situation is how God found all these ways to show me that I don’t handle life alone; He is with me. HEEHAW!!!

Yesterday, in all my anger, I stopped in the middle of my run to rush to my lap top to see if I could leave to Nigeria the same day. As I’m on the website, a friend calls me, out of the blue, and shockingly asks, “Are you in Nigeria yet?” I replied, “Boo, why are you asking me that?” And she said, “I’ve been meaning to ask you for a while, but keep forgetting.” I then told her how I was right in front of my laptop at that very moment, on the actual airline’s website, about to book the ticket. We both were in shock as to how God would have her to call at that precise time, as if confirming that HE HIMSELF was saying I needed to go and make that flight. Let me tell ya, God is pretty talkative! Like no way, that was a coincidence that she called from the other side of the world asking me that question as I sat there so angrily searching for a flight.

Then, I’ve been in this Rocky mode for the past two weeks or so where I run 3.11 miles everyday. So, with all my emotions flying so high, I decided to call the airline directly to ask them to help me book it. To speak to an agent, guess what numbers I needed to press on the phone: 311. Then, my phone sends me an email to remind me of the flight at exactly 3:11 am! Again, no coincidence, God HIMSELF again saying Nik, take that flight!!!

Then, I was talking to my sister, Verona, about the situation and told her how this lady told me that the conversation I needed to have with my husband was one where I needed to go and have FACE TO FACE. Going to eat my dinner and continue watching this TV show, ‘Married At First Sight,’ a couple of hours later, the very episode I continued from was entitled “FACE TO FACE.” Again, GOD HIMSELF saying, Nik, get your butt to Nigeria and talk to hubs FACE TO FACE.

Fast forward to today, and after having a major fight with hubby about the entire thing, can you believe the message I felt from God was to stand down and NOT go. Yup, the crazy lady was told by God to go away! I felt Him in my spirit telling me to be kind and gentle with hubs instead.

I have to thank my God influencer, Ceri, who has taught me about loving others unconditionally and how God gives us the ability to forgive. And my brother, Kevin, who said we should not be God, but His angels. On that show, a pastor of one of the cast members said something significant: “You made a vow before God for better or for worse.” So when I look at the situation from a God perspective, I’m reminded of how much I mess up, and God loves and forgives me, and how He commands us to do the same for others.

I was happy for the little hash out with hubs (crazy lady needed to make that appearance!). Still, listening to God (where I want us all continually), I went back on the high road of loving extravagantly and forgiving endlessly. NO ONE IS PERFECT! This afternoon I was back telling the kids in our family group that we should all overwhelm their dad with our deep love, respect, and appreciation for all he has done and continues to do. I remain loyal, boo.