Simple Pleasures

In September Michael and I celebrated 6 wonderful years of marriage. We took a long weekend in the slow moving Amish country of Illinois. We had a wonderful time of rest and enjoyed each other. 

This weekend was planned by Michael and was a complete surprise to me. Michael booked a bed and breakfast for us, which is a little out of the ordinary because we have such great discounts with Marriott. As it turns out, in Amish country, there are no Marriott's! So Michael opted for a little B&B in the middle of a corn field called Simple Pleasures. When we arrived our hosts, Bob & Bernice, were more than gracious in welcoming us.  As they gave us a tour of their lovely home, I immediately began to spy Bob's copy of Breakfast with Jesus laying on the coffee table. I was set at ease knowing we would be staying with a Christian couple and supporting their business. We connected with Bob and Bernice as they shared their story of retirement and how they began the proprietors of Simple Pleasures. We began sharing with them our story about Guatemala and how we would be leaving the comforts of home to minister to the children of Guatemala that so desperately need to know Jesus. The also share a mission field at the Bed and Breakfast where the get the opportunity to minister rest to many weary individuals, mostly couples. Each morning Bernice set a beautiful table for us with three courses including pie for dessert! At the breakfast table, we relaxed and had wonderful conversation with Bob, Bernice and the other patrons. It was very nice to not be in a hurry and just rest in good company. At the end of our two nights stay at Simple Pleasures, Bob and Bernice blessed us greatly. When it was time to pay, they decided to donate one nights stay to our missions trip. The said they just wanted to bless us and be a part of what was happening in Guatemala. I was so encouraged. Here we are on our anniversary and God is providing for our needs even through a vacation. What a great God we serve. Our God is so big and yet so interested in the small moments of our lives. He was working while we were resting! How awesome!

Has there been a time when God surprised you with a blessing that you were not expecting? Share in the comments section.

Psa 68:35

You are awesome, O God, in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God!