After therapy yesterday, while at Trader Joe's for our weekly grocery shopping, we were delighted to see an Iowa Hawkeyes shirt across the way. As we ended up right behind the lady, I piped up with a "Go Hawkeyes!...Are you from Iowa?" Little did I know that would prompt a 20 minute conversation. We began sharing our Iowa connections with one another and were instantly kindred spirits. While at school at the University of Iowa 18 years ago, she attended Grace Community Church. She was also married there. Heritage Christian School, where I taught Pre-K for 4 years, shared space with Grace. Small world, eh?
Through conversation she asked about Maggie, who was snug in the Ergo carrier. I ended up sharing a good portion of our journey with her. Then, she asked if she could pray for us. Of course I said yes! So there standing in the beverage and snack aisle she prayed for us and our endeavors. How blessed we were in that moment and grateful that she decided to wear her Iowa Hawkeye shirt on that day!!
About Us
- Shawn and Rachael
- Shawn, originally New Yorker, transported to Tennessee for a few years, chased the love of his life in Iowa, only to move her back to Tennessee. Rachael, small town Iowa girl that traveled the globe to find her love in Tennessee. Little did we know how much our lives would change when Little Miss Magdalyn Joy entered the world. Join our journey through the unknown of Maggie's medical issues, known truths of God, and the nuts and bolts of life.
Nothing can compare to an Iowa Hawkeye praying for you in the beverage/snack aisle. Only thing could make it better would have been if she were a Panther or a Cyclone!!
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