When two roads cross

I'm still amazed of how God, the Almighty, in a very creative way and sometimes with a pinch of humor, causes two roads to cross, no matter how parallel they seemed before. The first time I saw this technique of my Father in action, was when He, chose to manifest himself to a 12 year old and captivated her heart. That is how I would describe my conversion. Many years later, after much crying and asking and surrendering, and when I was finally convinced that it was a lot better to live as a single than married away from the will of God - and making clear to others that I would never marry and American or live in the US - our Lord pulled his strings once again and made two roads cross. I would have never thought that Matthew was the love of my life! Our roads crossed and became one which I'm grateful for more than words can say.

Now, after much longing to go back to the mission field on a permanent basis, we are seeing how God, again, is bringing people to our lives just at the right time. We have heard from several people, when we invite them to become part of our support team, say: "Actually, we were praying to find missionaries to support" or "You know, we realized we need to give more to God, and he has placed you in our hearts." We have many others who are lifting us in prayers, which we are thankful for, beyond words.

We are so amazed at how our Lord keeps crossing our paths with the ones he has called to serve in Mexico with us through their prayers and financial support. We are humbled, touched and sometimes we just smile.

We can't wait for the time when our roads will cross with the hungry, the poor, the orphan or single mother who need hope, strength for one day; and day by day they will make it through until their own path crosses with someone else's. This time they will be the light that shines and spreads.