Rio


In November  2019, I traveled to RIO Brasil.
I think it's impossible to leave the country and not have  a life changing experience.

This trip was a limit stretching miracle. God spoke to me in RIO, and confirmed some promises to me. I knew I would go there and experience miracles.  Let me share a few with you.

A perfect stranger become a friend.
The young lady I went to Rio with I met in China 10 months earlier. She was a complete stranger. We had a kindred vibe, and the rest was history. I didn't even know for sure she was going until like 3 weeks before the trip.
I was committing to my trip solo, but I'm so glad she came. It could not have been the same with out her.
While we were there, we met 3 other women that we stayed in contact with.
Life is amazing because we share it with others. I'm grateful for her, and we became forever bonded after this trip.

I left my purse in an airport bathroom.
When we arrived in Brazil, I used the restroom. 45 minutes later we were waiting in line at customs, and I didn't have my purse.  10 million horrible thoughts ran through my mind.  I got an instant shot of adrenaline, and bolted back towards that restroom.Ive never ran so hard in my life.
I looked in the stall, and there my purse was hanging where I left it with my passport and all cash in tact. I bowed on my knees and cried HOLY! You have no idea how fast I went from fear to favor. Whew! GOD is AWESOME!

We attended a mid day Catholic Mass.  It was a special community service where there was joyful live worship and people praying in touches. It blew my mind!

I purchased a 10 karat gemstone for a fraction of the cost in USA.


I ate the largest lobster I'd ever seen without benadryl or an epipen (because I switched purses) and lived to tell about the deliciousness.

We caught the subway, which was one of the largest in the world. We didn't get lost.

The Ocean flooded me.
I sat seaside and prayed for abundance and favor to overflow me.  As I meditated, God spoke to me and confirmed some promises. I streamed tears of gratitude and joy.  Within 24-48 months those promises came true.

It rained our entire trip.
It was overcast and rainy every day. It was hard to see The Redeemer towering the skyline because of the fog. When we arrived at the base of the monument, we prayed at the chapel. I took this picture of God holding my hands. It serves as a permanent reminder that even if I can't see God, or feel him, he is bigger than me, and is there, holding my hands.

There were so many fun times and things that happened, but these things were miracles. One thing I remember  vividly was the love I felt. I felt I was loved, and I could feel the love of God everywhere in everything. The people were like a big rainbow of love.  Looking back on it, it was at this time I arrived at self advocacy and self love.

After it's all said and done, I know it's not what you do, but who you're with. People and their essence are the greatest gifts.
For this and so many miracles to come, #igivethx

Abundance Always.



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