A Godwink Moment! 

Have you ever encountered something totally unexpected that felt divinely inspired? Some call that a “Godwink,” and I recently experienced one on my way home from Arkansas. 

As is my habit, I stopped at the Oklahoma Visitor’s Center. It’s a great place to refresh and I also wanted to buy a Christmas ornament for my sister. Finding a sparse selection, I asked if they had others. The lady said they just got new ones in and offered to take me to the back to see them. 

When we walked through the door I mentioned that I was familiar with this area. “I used to bring my son, Jay back here for a family restroom.” 

“I know,” she said, looking at me with a smile. Then she added, “We used to say, ‘There comes mom and her fun son’ when we saw you coming.” 

I almost cried right there. I told her that Jay was now in heaven and thanked her for telling me that. Such a precious moment, knowing she remembered my son so sweetly. 

We went back to the front and she quickly put a map and book on the counter with a grin. I didn’t need them, but I grabbed them and commented, “Yep, Jay always had to have a new map and a book.” She knew that well. 

As I purchased the Christmas ornament, she told me it was her last day of work. She was retiring. I knew immediately this was God-inspired. What were the chances that she would be there exactly the day I stopped? And we wouldn’t have had the conversation about Jay had we not gone to the back to look at new ornaments. 

When I got to the car, I shed a few tears and thanked God for the moment and how my son had touched so many lives with his sweet smile, his love and joyful countenance. People I didn’t even know. It was definitely a “Godwink.” 

Going into this new year, let’s look for some special “Godwink” moments. It can be as simple as a smile or something that truly touches your heart. Either way, it’s a blessing!