CHANCE MEETING ? (Thought of the day)...

My thought for today ...

I was biking through a park the other day
and ran into a old friend ..
It was clear she had been through a lot
and had seen better days..
In fact, the last time I saw her were in the days
of her youth and she was radiant then and
the innocence of youth was hers as it is
with all of us in those tender years.
She shared boldly that she struggled with
an addiction that had ravaged and stole from her
the beauty that she once had.
Seeing her tore at my spirit and troubled
my soul so deeply..
I hugged her and wished her well after talking
and catching up with her. She had  asked about my
family and I had asked about hers. We shared and
exchanged hind sights and questionable futures.
As I departed, I pleaded that she please take
care of herself.
It wasn't an accident I ran into her.
No, I believe it was one of those times God
put us together to remind me how fragile life is and
there are many friends that require more than just a
chance meeting in a crowded park.
Today my old friend lays fighting for her life
in a hospital.  What was to be a simple surgical
procedure turned into a hellish ongoing nightmare
that may ultimately take her..
Chance meeting? No,  I ran into to my old friend
that day to remind her and I both what brought us
together many years ago in the first place.
You see I used to be her Sunday School teacher..
We were both reminded how precious our God
Is and how we both are reaching to be close to
Him again..
Today I am reminded of a sovereign, loving,powerful
God, who gave me the opportunity to see an old friend..
Chance meeting ?  I think not..

Patsy McNutt Morgan
06/24/14

PS..
My friend passed away a few days ago..
God rest her soul ❤️