A wonderful thing happened to me today...

[piplover]

Before I say this, I want to let everyone know that I have an alternative religion, and therefore if this offends anyone, please stop reading. This is something that happened to me today that is based on my faith, and I don't want to tick anybody off. I do not wish to impinge on anyone's belief, so please, if you do not wish to hear this, feel free to skip.

I have been praying for over a week to my Goddess, Azna, to please let me hear from my fiance, who I have not heard from for over a month. He has no internet or phone, so it is very hard to keep in touch with him.
Azna's symbol is flowers, more specifically a rose, and I asked Her to please let me hear from Eladio within a certain amount of time, believing that one should always be specific with one's prayers, and to please send me a rose so I would know She had heard my prayer. Whether the answer was yes or no was all right, I just wanted to know She had heard.
I was about to give up today, as this was the last day of the time I had asked for. When I went to my mailbox, there was nothing, but something told me to keep trying. I went to the mail room and asked the clerk if there was something for me that they had just not given me.
A package from my Eladio had been sitting there for over a week, waiting to be picked up, though they had not sent me a slip to notify me. When I opened it, the first thing I saw was a card.
It was covered in roses.
I truly beleive, with all my heart, that Azna had my fiance send me this package when he did, because She knew of the hard time I was going through.
I am not writing this try and convert anyone, but simply as a way to share something wonderful. My Mother heard my cries for help, and sent me reassurance in an amazing way. What started as a very hard day has suddenly become bearable, even enjoyable.
And I wanted to spread that happiness a little.

Comments

[gtaotaku.livejournal.com]

WOW!!! I'm not sure whether that amazes me or scares me, scares me in a good way, but wow!

Azna, I've not heard that one, What sort of religion is it, I only ask because I have a sort of bizzarre interest in alternative religions. I'm not active in any of the religions myself, but I like looking at how other people view the world.

[gtaotaku.livejournal.com]

I think it's because I believe in magic and stuff.

[piplover.livejournal.com]

I am a Pagan. Actually, I'm a witch. But a good witch, just not with wings and stuff.
Azna is my Mother Goddess, and I call to her when I need help, either with little things or big things. Can you believe she actaully helped me pass my rifle range? I got a 27, which is passing, and her holy number! Lol.
I have only recently found her, like within the past three months, but she has always been there whenever I called on her. If you want to ask her for something, just to see if she is listening, tell her specifically what you want, and give her a time frame, like within the next week.
Like I did, wanting to hear from Eladio within the week. Ask her to send you a flower, either a rose or one you like, to let you know that she has heard. I can almost gaurentee that she will. If it makes you uncomfortable, I understand. It still gives me shivers every now and then.

[gtaotaku.livejournal.com]

Pagan, I thought it sounded a bit like that, didn't want to say anything though in case it wasn't ... some people are a bit 'funny' about witches and stuff.

I've bought a book called "To Ride a Silver Broomstick" by Silver Ravenwolf a little while back, because I wanted to put a witch in one of my original stories (actually a mock film script I was writing for fun) and I didn't want to be stereotypical or anything, I wanted to 'get it right', I'm a mad perfectionist when it comes to things like that. It's a fascinating religion you've got there, and I like the way that it isn't constrained, you can 'do it your own way'.

[piplover.livejournal.com]

Oh, Silver Ravenwolf is one of my favorite authors, and I actually have that book! Its wonderful to read her, especially if you want the way it really is without a lot of big words and stupid facts.
I love this religion because it is so open. I was raised Roman Catholic, and finally got tired of everyone telling me my friends were bad because they were gay, or my Mom was horrible because she was divorced. I studied a lot of religions before deciding on this one, and I'm really glad I did.

[gtaotaku.livejournal.com]

*Squeel* yay! Sorry, I luv it when I find I have things in common with people.

I love Ravenwolf's narration, expecially her wit. I have thought about tracking down some of her fictional stories : - D "Silver broomstick" is the only book of hers I have at the moment, but my local bookshop stocks quite a few.

And good for you, actively following your own path instead of letting yourself being 'forced' (is that the right word?) into a way you were not comfortable with : - D

[shirebound]

I'm so happy for you. The feeling that we're not alone, and that something/someone is listening/watching/caring truly enhances our lives, no matter what form it takes.

*hugs*

[ansostuff.livejournal.com]

Religion or not, it`s always great when prayers and wishes come true. I`m really glad you heard from you fiance! It`s too bad you didn`t get a notice about the package though.

I`m lutheran, and I have studied both christianity and alternative religions. I can`t say I`ve heard of your religion though. I have friends who are very into alternative religions, but I can`t remember hearing of it or remember it from my studies (but that was te years ago and say more about my recollections than the books I believe).