God winks in mysterious ways
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This article was published 10/12/2021 (546 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Have you ever had something happen in your life that seemed to be a coincidence, but was beyond belief?
I have, but until recently, never knew that there was a term used to describe such an experience. A “godwink” can be defined as an event or personal experience, often identified as a coincidence so astonishing that it is seen as a sign of divine intervention, especially when perceived as an answer to a wish or a prayer.
I was first introduced to the term when watching a Hallmark Christmas movie on television. Squire Rushnell, an American author, inspirational speaker and television producer is credited with coining the term over 20 years ago. Rushnell believed that when God ‘winks’ at you he is changing your life for the better by sending signs of hope and encouragement. Those who don’t believe in God can replace the reference to reflect their own personal beliefs. Godwink moments can present themselves in the form of small messages or major events, at any time in a person’s life.
A number of years ago, my partner and I were out in Transcona when we came upon a house for sale. We looked at the home and thought it would be perfect for us. Unfortunately, we did not act quickly enough and it sold. A year or so later, I picked up the Real Estate News on a whim and was shocked to see the same home back on the market. We immediately made an offer and the house became ours.
When I was a young woman, a friend of mine was given the gift of a St. Christopher’s medallion by her boyfriend, Fred. Fred believed the medallion would keep Dana safe. Dana and Fred subsequently married and Dana never took off the medallion. Unfortunately, after more than 30 years, the necklace was lost and that same week Fred received a terminal health diagnosis.
Dana searched everywhere, and requested the help of others to find her necklace. It was never found and thought to be lost forever. The week prior to Fred’s death, he purchased Dana another St. Christopher’s medallion.
Two years passed before Dana made the difficult decision to sell her family home. Before leaving for the last time, she did one final sweep of the basement floor and noticed something glistening in the pan full of dust and debris, reach in and pulled out her long-lost necklace, which she took as a sign of reassurance that it was OK to move on.
Cindy Murdoch is a community correspondent for Transcona. She can be contacted at reflections8@shaw.ca
Cindy Murdoch
Transcona community correspondent
Cindy Murdoch is a community correspondent for Transcona. She can be contacted at reflections8@shaw.ca