Well, the last couple of days God has really jolted me right out of it, in a couple of ways...I had an interview on Monday, not sure where that will go but it was nice to at least sit down and talk about the possiblity of working. We have been very busy cleaning the house... for a couple of reasons (spring, too much junk we don't need/use, family visits etc.) Then today I got a call from my mom with some interesting news... she talked to my biological father and wanted to know if I would like to contact him or have him contact me...WHAT! DUH!
For those of you that know some of my story I have not, to the best of my knowledge, ever met him, I won't go into the details (as I know them) but I expected he would contact me when I turned 18, and have off and on since then spent time trying to find him. Over the last couple of years I have spend a bit more energy, and at one point thought I had probably found him but was not sure and did not know how to start a conversation.... "Hi, you don't know me, but 40 plus years ago...." In fact Jen and I just talked about it last week.
Well, our God works in mysterious and wonderful ways. He, Randy, send me an email today and I have since replied.... time will tell where it goes from here, as you know I am not the most outgoing persson, well okay at least not until you get to know me.
Kairos (καιρός) is an ancient Greek word meaning the right or opportune moment. Well this was a kairos moment if ever there was one. I am very much looking forward to getting to know him, catching upon 40 years of history and then some. Thank you Lord for bringing us together.
Mathew 18:20 comes to mind..."For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them"
Peace,
Randall
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It is pretty amazing that we JUST talked about this a few days ago!!!
I am Randy the biological father that Randall talked about. I agree that it is the hand of God that has brought us together at this time. I am looking forward to getting to know Randall, his wife and my grandchildren. I truly give thanks to the Lord after Randall and I talked for the first time (in 40 years) on the phone. I have been blessed.
Randy
Amen to that, Jen. Randy and I have talked about Randall ever since we got married, twenty five years ago. We thought about him and wondered where he might be but had no way of finding him, since he was adopted. Randall, we didn't know your new last name and couldn't find Judy either, because of her name change. I know how you must have felt all those years, as I am still feeling that kind of loss. My father divorced my mother when I was two and he passed away when I was six. I am so happy for you and Randy, both. I have never seen a smile like I see on his face, now that he has been in contact with you. It is definitely a God thing. And just think, We have three more grandchildren and I can't wait to meet them. Hopefully sooner than later. God Bless you both and your precious family, Charity Rakes
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