Years ago, my husband was stationed in Alaska. It was winter & snowing. I was walking my dog in when a woman walking
HER dog came toward me. As she I
approached, I had a sudden recognition.
“Margaret?” I exclaimed. “Sue?”
she replied.
Turns out HER husband had just been transferred to Eielson
AFB near Fairbanks. We had met each
other in Omaha, NE. I could hardly
believe our paths had crossed in the frozen North!! In fact, she had moved in next door to me
& I had been so involved in my own stuff, I had barely noticed I had new
neighbors.
It was the first time this had happened to me in my
life-this running into people so far away from our first meeting. But it was not to be the last.
When stationed in the Dayton area, I was invited to coffee
at a new friend’s home only to be introduced to someone I had known in Bossier
City, LA! She recognized me first &
squealed with delight over our renewed friendship.
Keep in mind, these were the days before Facebook!! I see
these incidents as Divine appointments, orchestrated by a loving Father her
knows that the friendships we make here can last for Eternity.
My latest “coincidence” involved an impromptu visit to my
church. I was inquiring about some
needed kitchen duties during VBS.
Sitting in the church office, I saw a man enter, along with 3 kids. His wife brought up the rear. I was surprised to recognize her immediately,
then her husband as friends we knew when my husband was stationed at the
Pentagon in the DC area.
John & Marie had answered God’s call to Australia as
missionaries. It had been 15 years since
I had seen them until that ‘chance’ meeting in the church office.
Their schedule allowed for a 2 day stay in the area & I
promptly invited to my home. Such
impulsivity could have been cause for alarm, but at least for this time, I was
pretty much ready for company.
I do a quick inspection of my freezer weekly, so I knew what
was available food-wise. I had frozen
some queso dip leftover from my son’s
birthday party the month prior. I
decided to go Tex-Mex using cooked rotisserie chickens as the basis for chicken
tacos. Adding salad fixings rounded out
the meal. I also had frozen cookie dough
on hand for dessert.
The time visiting was wonderful & I am grateful that the
Lord renewed this friendship. Here is the recipe for that Cheesy Taco Dip that was the inspiration
for our Tex-Mex dinner.
Cheesy Taco Dip
1 (10 oz.)can Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chilies
1 lb. Velvetta Cheese
1 can chili with beans (optional)
Heat Ro-tel in microwave with the cheese, stirring every minute until melted. Add chili, if desired. Place in crock pot to keep warm. Serve with tortilla chips.
Confectionately
Yours,
Sue
