Guest Post: Meet My Mom {Part 3}

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My Mom and I
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My Phoenix {Part 3}
Guest Post by Candace Gaeta

More difficulty followed but also some sweet blessings. I fell in love and married a man who became my “Boaz”. There were, however, seemingly insurmountable hurdles of blending two families. More counseling followed and God began a healing process and the next 17 years were fruitful years of ministry. I began to realize God was using my story to bring health and healing to other individuals. Had I not been through my test there would be no testimony.

Candace with her 'Boaz'
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Now it is time for us to retire and where does God take us? A suburb of Phoenix.  God amazingly arranged my husband and me to live in a cozy nook behind my daughter and her husband (who are the parents to 6 beautiful grandchildren). Across the park my oldest son, his wife and precious new granddaughter live. I’m also surrounded by a huge extended family that I’ve never had the privilege to live by.

So now it’s early in the morning and I sit with my coffee, Bible and study guide. The Lord empresses me to look up the definition of the word Phoenix. I have never considered a tattoo before now. In my future there may be a bird stamped somewhere on my body with his wings indicating full circle. This would serve as a constant reminder that I have risen from the ashes – the apparent annihilation was not a permanent condition. God has restored, renewed and I am now able to help women realize they can also rise from their ashes and beauty will come!

Candace Gaeta is a wife, mother, Nana, and women's counselor/mentor. She also enjoys speaking at women's retreats when she can find the time to get away. She has served in the ministry for the last 40 years and now that she is 'retired' will continue to serve where ever she is needed. Her heart is with her grandchildren as she is now living the dream of every grandparent only steps from 6 of them, and across the park from the newest addition. Candace desires to live as a light in darkness and will tell anyone who asks about her story of God's redemptive love.

If you have enjoyed reading my mom's guest posts let me know! She just may have to do some more in the future.