Friday May 18, 2012

Today I spent most of the day taking it easy at home and resting. This afternoon I had one appointment at the reception center to take another look at the kitchen prep area and to see if there’s any way possible that we might be able to find a 220 plug so we can use a soft serve ice cream machine to make Andrea’s dream of serving ice cream at the wedding reception come true. I know that there’s not one within the kitchen prep area, but that area is connected to a large kitchen area where another catering company owns the entire kitchen. I’ve been praying the last week that I might find a way that we can somehow work things out to make this take place.

My friend, Debbie came along with me so she could see the location and how everything is going to be set up. When we arrived at the reception center I was once again so happy that this is where we will have the reception. It’s a beautiful place and so much is already included in the event center. We spoke with the reception lady and she was extremely helpful to talk to about ideas for the wedding set up. As we entered the kitchen prep area, we could see that clearly there was no 220 plug in the area. I said a prayer and got the courage to ask if there was any way that we might be able to run an extension cord to the 220 plug in the other area of the kitchen. She called over the man in charge of the catering company and we explained the situation and talked with him for a few minutes. I offered to pay for the electricity that it would take and for his time and effort. He looked at his calendar, checked the time that we’d need the plug and then said that he would be done in his kitchen that evening by the reception time and that we would be fine to plug in to his plug and use what we needed. I held back the tears and expressed my gratitude for his kindness. Later I spoke with the reception lady and asked for her help in contacting the linen company. I shared that I’m going through chemo right now and need to finalize plans while I’m feeling good and can’t wait until just before the wedding. She said she’d contact her for me and we’d work things out.

Just before we left, the reception lady indicated that she had gone through her own cancer challenge five years ago and that she wished me the best and gave me a hug. What happened tonight was such a huge tender mercy in my life. Being able to move forward with the food for the reception is a HUGE weight off my shoulders. I’m so grateful to the Lord for his kindness and tender mercies in my life. I know He is aware of me and He’s there by my side.