Answered Prayers

I am a firm believer that there is power in prayer.  For me, I don't have specific prayers that I say, I simply just talk to him.  I talk a lot and more so lately after mom died. This past weekend was a bit challenging. One of my children is having a tough time grieving his many losses that have occurred the last few months.  The special days/holidays make it even tougher.  He shared with me that he wasn't looking forward to his birthday as he knew he wouldn't be getting a phone call that he always would receive.  Grandma calling, wishing him a happy birthday.  

One evening this past weekend one of my patients family members felt I was just "off" a bit and asked if I was okay.  I answered yes, "I'm good" (my answer all the time). I just said I'm just concerned for my son as he is having a tough day with his grieving.  
Talking with said son the morning after his birthday he stated he had a dream. A dream that I would never guess what it was about.  He shared with me that it was a dream of Grandma walking up to him saying "I'm sorry" and walking away.  I told him that every time that I would talk to my mom and if I would share something that someone in the family was going through, she would say "I'm sorry you have to go through that" or "I'm sorry he has to deal with that" things like that.  I told him that she was probably coming into your dream saying she is sorry that you have to deal with her dying or that she is sorry she couldn't be here for your birthday. I am hoping that this gives him a little comfort and helps his grieving not be so hard to cope with.   

While tucking in one of my patients tonight and talking to his daughter, she asked how my son was doing.  I told her about his dream and about his birthday and such and that I think that was a little answer from God, answering my prayers.  She shared with me that they have been praying for him as well when they do devotion before bed. 

Yes, it was just a dream, but I believe it was prayers being answered at the perfect time.  

I love how God answers prayers.  

Thank you God !