Those Beautiful Signs From God

    Tonight my husband and I went to adoration, mass and benediction at St. Rocco's church. My sister always told me that when we go to a new church we can make a wish. I'm sure it is not catholic doctrine, but I always do. I wished for a real encounter with my Jesus. 

    The adoration was in a beautiful small chapel on the grounds. When we entered I was taken in by the beauty of this small chapel. I noticed there was an area to light a candle, so I went over and lit one. I decided to light it for my mom, whose birthday is coming up in May. I talked to her for a while, asked her if I ever thanked her while she was here for all the things she did for me, and for all the things I didn't want to thank her for I had mercy and forgiveness in my heart for her. Understanding as a mother, it isn't easy, we bring our own pain and wounds to our own journey of motherhood. I prayed my children would be merciful with me as well. Before I left I prayed for a small sign, just a little something to show me God heard my prayer. 

    At the end of adoration we moved into the church and I let my husband chose our seats. Right there where I sat in front of me was the name of a former parishioner engraved on a plate in memory. Her first name was Carmella. The same as my grandmothers, my mothers mother. Thank you Jesus, thank you mom.