Sign From Heaven

Last night I was rummaging through my drawer looking for some papers when a plastic baseball card case fell to the floor. I didn't think much of it and continued my search through the papers. After I had found what I was looking for and put everything back, I picked up the baseball card holder. I wondered to myself why I had kept this thing for so long. On one side was a baseball card of Dion Sanders. I liked him because he played outfield and I used to play outfield. On the flip side was an Angels Baseball ticket stub. Upon taking a closer look at the ticket stub I noticed some significant information. Take a look at it for yourself.

Eighteen years ago I attend the game where the Angels inducted Texas Ranger pitcher, Nolan Ryan into their hall of fame. The first thing that caught my attention was Ryan-Angels Hall of Fame. My Ryan is an Angel and in some sense can be considered a member of the Hall of Fame. His story was published in a book called Caring and a poster with his story is hanging in the hallway at Kaiser in recognition of Nurse Vicki. Upon further examination I noticed the date Tuesday Jun. 16 1992. Move forward in time to Tuesday, Jun. 16 2008 and that is the date my Ryan entered heaven. From 1992 to 2008 is exactly sixteen years. My precious Ryan survived 16 days.

I sat on the floor stunned and speechless. How can a baseball ticket stub be so insignificant but significant at the same time? I was only 19 years old when I attended that game. Did God know then that I would need that ticket eighteen years later to help strengthen my faith? Even at 19 years old was it planned for me to have Ryan an Angel? I don't know. But what I do know is that God has opened my eyes and heart so that I may see and feel his love for me.

Thank you Heavenly Father for knowing exactly what I need and when I need it. You have placed in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free. I'm grateful for you strengthening my faith so that one day it will outweigh my doubts. In the midst of grieving for my son and trying to conceive again you have given me much needed hope. Amen.

I truly believe that I have received other signs from heaven that I will post at a later time. If you have experienced signs from heaven or if you just want to comment I would love to hear from you.