Today at one of my favorite Shore Stops, isn`t that sad I have a favorite Shore Stop, I ran into an old friend. As I put my cakes on the shelf, a customer that passed kind of looked familiar. When he was standing in line with his back to me, I softly called his name. Sure enough it was Junie Duff.
With a bright smile and huge hug we greeted one another. I first met Junie about 20 some years ago when his wife worked for me in my sub shop in Dover De. They have long since divorced but he and I still had lots of catching up to do.
He is remarried, both of his daughters that used to come to the Sub Shop after elementary school, graduated from college. One daughter is working on her masters, the other has a family and a young daughter. His face lite up with pride and joy as he spoke of their accomplishment.
Soon after his divorce, Junie turned his life over to the Lord and raised both of his daughters in the church. God has wonderful plans for our lives if we just allow Him to take the lead and we step out of His way!
For some reason Junie, gave me his cell phone number. He said there`s no such thing as coincidences, even though he had his lunch in his truck, something lead him to stop in to pick up a hot dog. Who knows what God has planned for 2 old friends that are both on fire for Him.
As we parted, Junie said that he would keep me in his prayers, I suggested that we pray now. We lovingly hugged one another and I whisper a loving thankful prayer to our Heavenly Father!
Not really knowing why, I put Junie`s number in my phone; I even called so that he would have my number. As I was driving my big brown truck down the road;I recalled thoughts of this week, it accured to me that I had actually thought of Junie and his ex wife Michele twice this week. I anxiously await God`s plans and instruction for 2 old friends with new and faithful lives!
Colossians 2:6-7 As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and build up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.
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