Monday, December 14, 2009

My Favorite Chirstmas Memory

I have been pondering what I would share as my favorite Christmas memory, and I have hands down decided that my favorite memory comes to me from 16 years ago, shortly before my twentieth birthday. Without it my most cherished Christmas memories would not have happened.

A friend and I were attending the staff Christmas party for the club we worked for. I knew few people since I was new to the staff and was quite nervous about the whole thing, without a few drinks to loosen me up I was a very shy and self conscious person. Needless to say, a few drinks were had and door prizes were being handed out. The prize for a bottle of zambucca was given to a drop dead gorgeous, tanned and buff body builder wonderfully handsome man. I found myself sliding up to him asking if he would share, to which he replied, *grin* *wink* "You bet, come by later to m table for a shot!"

Well, I never made it back to the table or saw him again that night, but that was the first time I met my husband. At the time it was all in good fun, flirting and kidding around, but now I know different. That was the night God brought my husband and I together, two broken people from broken homes, brought together to break generational curses and spend a lifetime together of learning and growing. God is good. :O)


My friend Donnetta, owner of My Quiet Corner, has invited everyone to her lovely blog today to share in some Christmas fellowship, won't you join us?

12 Thoughts Shared:

Heidi... said...

I saw your title and thought "oh, maybe I should post my favorite Christmas memory" but then I read and realized that my memories can't hold a candle to this! This is awesome!!
Merry Christmas!

Heidi... said...

S~
sorry about the double comment...I think my internet hiccuped! ; )
~H

Donnetta said...

It is always amazing to me how God chooses to move and work!

How special (and fun) that this memory of meeting your husband is tied directly to the Christmas season!

God is good indeed!!

Thank you for sharing and participating Shawntele! And thanks for the music... ;-)

karen said...

Shawntele,
Don't you just love how God shows up and reveals His will even while we are clueless? Praise the Lord, you can look back and see Him in that Christmas party and know that what the enemy intended for evil, God worked it out for your good:)

Karinann said...

Shawntele,
Great story! Can see why it's your favorite memory.
Blessings to both you and your husband.

Kelly said...

Shawntele,
That was a beautiful story! What a treasure!!! God is so much more than we will ever comprehend! Blessings to you and your precious family this Christmas season!!!

Michelle said...

Shawntele, this is a great story. As a FBG myself, I love hearing how God works in others lives.

Inglesidemom said...

Thank you for sharing. I love looking back into what at the time seemed like a hopeless situation, only to realize in hindsight that the Lord was there working all along.

Susanne said...

I came over from the link at Donnetta's. What a great memory. I love how it shows God working in your lives and bringing you together before you even knew Him.

GiBee said...

What a sweet memory to look back on! God is so good, isn't he?!?

Sonja said...

What a great memory, Shawntele! Thank you for sharing.

~ Judy ~ said...

You are so cute.
I promise I covered my eyes and did not read the crossed out part of your post! (NOT!)
This is a beautiful story Shawntele...I am so happy that God led Cowboy's Fan to you that night...amazing how He can take less than perfect circumstances and DO BEAUTIFUL THINGS with it!
Thank you for sharing!