Towards the end of April, I was really struggling with my mental health and decided that I needed to get away. I didn’t want to go to my parents’ or stay on campus. My friend, Bella, and I decided that we were going to spend a long weekend in South Padre Island, Texas. It was only a 6 hour drive from campus and the town was quiet because we went off-season.
We spent 3 days on the beach, got a little sunburnt, and spent each night exploring the town. After dinner one night, we were heading back to my car and a strange man approached us. He stated this crazy story about how a certain rock can turn into sea glass if its cut properly. He then gave my Bella and I a piece of the “sea glass” and stated how he was living in his truck, which just so happened to break down shortly before he met us and asked us for spare change. Meanwhile, this man was holding an open pocket knife throughout this conversation. Neither of us had any change/cash on us. I barely remember what happened, I just know that thankfully for my quick thinking, Bella and I were able to get away safely. This situation could’ve gone so many different ways, but I’m glad it didn’t. I strongly believe that the Lord was looking after and protecting us in that exact moment.
Faithful Healing 