54 ~ God Had A Better Plan

By Kay Heitsch

I was thrilled to hear that a Positive Thinking Seminar was scheduled for June 14-15 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Since we lived in Ohio, this would be the perfect opportunity for me to see Dr. Peale in person.

I put this pamphlet on the counter in the kitchen and prayed that if it were the Lord's will, I would be able to attend the conference in Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati seminar came and went, and I wasn't able to attend. Let me tell you, I was very disappointed.

A few weeks later, I received another phone call from Ric. He had some great news!

Ric told me that after Dr. Peale received my follow-up letter, he wanted to give me his Norman Vincent Peale Award.

This award will be presented to me at the Positive Thinking Seminar in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 20-21. I was in shock!

Along with me, Dr. Peale would be giving this award to General Colin Powell and Angel Wallenda. I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

Ric asked me to send a picture of myself for the magazine cover. I don't like having my picture taken, but Ric insisted.

After our phone call, I found the pamphlet. I looked and, right under the Cincinnati, Ohio seminar, was the Atlanta, Georgia seminar. I had never noticed Atlanta, Georgia, because I was so focused on Cincinnati.

What was truly amazing was that our last foster children had left. I was free to go. Additionally, my flight and hotel expenses were also covered.

You know I prayed for Cincinnati, but God had a better plan.