the Scarf Sister Reunion of 2016

The Lord Met us … that is the way I feel about the Scarf Sister Reunion of 2016 … that at every turn, the Lord met us!

He provided safety for us all during the miles driven in Georgia … even though we knew of accidents and even saw accidents during our travels … like a flaming semi on the side of the road, as we were driving back to the airport, which had happened only minutes before we went by … 

This was my first time at a reunion.  I didn’t know what to expect at all … and I hadn’t met any of the Scarf Sisters attending - face to face … even though I had known most of them for 10 years through blogging … I was filled with excitement to be able to hug these precious ladies in real time!

Four of us flew in and literally landed within minutes of each other!  We met up with no difficulties at all … there were big hugs and complete recognition (we all do like to take pictures after all!) … so our trip began, as we had fun navigating the underground trains and overhead mono rails of America’s busiest airport to get our rented vehicle … those of us who flew were so in sync that it was as if (wink wink) God was our travel agent (of course HE was!) …

The flyers (Pat, Trish and Mrs. Mac and me) , decided to spend the night at a hotel close to the airport and meet up with Cheryl and Deb the next day … that was a good plan!  Everything at the hotel was just perfect … there was even a Mexican restaurant attached to the premises that we thoroughly enjoyed!!  It was an early night for us all, after a long day of travelling - along with the excitement of the day …  

We had decided to tour a little of Atlanta before heading to our mountain cabin … and even in the choice of where to eat, what to see and where to sleep … it was perfect … even valet parking turned out to be FREE for the scarf sisters!  We were travelling in heavenly style!  I personally started to fall in love with the Georgia I saw …  

The next day, on way to our cabin, we stopped at the Amicacola Falls Lodge to view the fall foliage.  The first thing I did there was to lose my change purse and $200.00!  I’m so glad that I had headed the prior warning in my head to store my vacation money in 3 different  spots .. When I discovered that my change purse had fallen out, I was disheartened!  first because I didn’t want my sweet sisters to be concerned or ruin our time together in any way …  then I prayed and gave the money to the Lord and asked that if it was lost to me, may it be found by someone who needed it !  The sisters prayed while Mrs. Mac and I retraced our steps … nothing turned up … next I went to the lodge desk to inquire if anyone had turned in a pink change purse … and PTL!  Someone had, a sweet couple returned what was lost!  Yup, we all rejoiced!!!  

we continued with our delays (which later proved to be “God’s delays” to bless us) … even seating for our yummy buffet lunch took 20 minutes (but we did get the best seats in the house!) … 

We finally reached the Amicacola Falls nature trail which was mobility friendly ...  Deb was able to do some of the path … we each received our own blessings at this beautiful spot that Cheryl had found for us.

After our wander in nature, we met at to the parking lot … Cheryl's car wouldn't start .. the battery was dead! ... an older couple appeared with booster cables … the fellow tried to get it going, but heavier booster cables were needed - and OF COURSE, God provided those to us through  a park employee who drove in right on cue!!   As it turns out, the couple who helped us were believers!!  their kids were in Atlanta as missionaries with operation mobilization! Cheryl told the fellah he was Jesus with skin on!!! because of our previous delays, the timing was perfect for  help with our dead battery problem!!! 

as we all drove on to Ellijay, Mrs. Mac and I noticed a big truck with " his majesty" written on it and a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky even tho it hadn't rained!!!   Felt like God was smiling at us …

 God had prepared that cabin to suit our needs perfectly …  we had good fellowship, prayer time, ALL THE TIME - as we encouraged each other in the LORD.

These are some of the things that I remember … and I’m sure each of the girls received personal answers and had their own quiet times with the LORD … as I did … during our stay at the cabin …

It was so good for me to be able to be in a ‘safe place’ … with women who love Jesus and are trying to be workers in His field … 

And to top off the trip for me, when I got to my connecting city for my trip home - I checked to see if I could change my flight, so that I wouldn’t have to wait 5 hours (and get home after midnight!) … I was told the flight was 100% full … I walked to my own gate and watched the flight I wanted to be on, boarding … I thought (at the prompting in my spirit), I’ll just go sit there and chat to the ticket agent … I did that … I told him I had nothing but time and if by chance there was an empty seat - I would like it, please … everyone had boarded … they waited on some stragglers … then the ticket agent said: “I have one seat that has become available” … *SMILE* … I got home at 8:30 pm instead of after midnight … sigh … isn’t GOD good!

Yup … the Lord met us and answered our prayers, sometimes before we even knew to pray them!