In July our family went to South Padre Island for vacation.  There were 2 great-grandmothers, 2 grandmothers and 2 grandpa’s + our family of 9.  I can’t begin to express how much fun we all had together!  We had the adventure of a lifetime.  One of the great grandma’s made us take her to the store to buy a swimsuit so she could get in the water too.  She had not been to the beach in 40 years!!!  What a moment.

I wanted to share with you about forgotten dreams.

Years ago my family lived in Florida.  Going to the beach was as normal as going to the grocery store.  We were surrounded by beautiful white sandy beaches.  One day my mom announced that we were moving to Texas.  The next few days and weeks were full of goodbyes and farewells from friends.

One memory I distinctly remember.

As we left the state for the last time, we had to cross a bridge to leave the city and head to Interstate 10.  As we crossed the bridge for the last time, I looked back to see a person rising into the sky para-sailing.  As I looked out of the back window of the car, I said to myself, one day I want to come back here and do that.  I had always wanted to para-sail but the timing was just not right.

Fast forward 24 years later.  I finished high school, married, graduated college, I’m a mother to 7 children, but God had not forgotten that whispered dream.  He heard me loud and clear.  And this summer.  2012- 24 years later- and my para-sailing dream came true!!  My girls even video taped my lift off to share with you!

Maybe you too have a forgotten dream.

I am here to tell you that God heard you and He has not forgotten.  He is able to bring those forgotten dreams into reality.  He is able to do things for you and through you that you never thought would ever happen.  Continue to trust Him with your dreams.  ‘Cause this momma went para-sailing and it was all I dreamed and more!

That para-sailing moment was indeed A Powerful Moment in my life!