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A Divine Appointment in Napa

Many years ago, my work in San Rafael was terminated because the position I held was removed.

It was a difficult time in my life. I was praying hard, asking God to provide me with a job.

One day, I went to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church on a Thursday. I didn’t expect anything. I simply came with hope in my heart.

When I arrived, I was surprised—there was a free breakfast being served. It was my first time there.

I sat down at a table, introduced myself, and began sharing stories with the people around me. It was a simple conversation, nothing unusual.

Then one lady said something that caught my attention.

She told me she was looking for someone to take care of a family member.

In that very moment, I knew—

This was not coincidence.

This was a divine appointment.

God heard my prayer.

He provided not just any job, but exactly what I needed at the right time.

That moment became the beginning of my journey in caregiving.

Looking back, I realize—

God was already writing my story, even before I fully understood it.

God truly works in mysterious ways.

Thank you, Jesus.

Chapter 2 — An Exacto Moment with Saint Thérèse

For many years now, I have been caring for patients, and I have experienced both the beauty and the difficulty of this calling.

One day, after driving more than an hour, I accompanied someone I was caring for to a county office.

We waited for a long time. As time passed, the situation became tense. There was discomfort, frustration, and raised voices.

I did my best to help calm things down, working with the staff—but the more I tried, the more difficult it became.

It was exhausting.

Then, in the middle of everything, one staff member looked at me and gently asked,

“Are you okay?”

I didn’t expect that question.

She held my hand and said,

“Protect yourself.”

Those words stayed with me.

Because in that moment, I realized—I had been giving everything: my time, my strength, my patience…

But I had forgotten about myself.

Before we parted, I asked her name.

She said, “Therese.”

I paused and asked, “Is it from Saint Thérèse of Lisieux?”

She smiled and said yes.

At that exact moment, I felt something in my heart—

A quiet reminder that God was there.

The next day, we went to another appointment. I asked the nurse her name, and she said Alexandra. Later, I searched for its meaning: “protector of mankind.” Again, it felt like confirmation.

When we got home, the trustee was already there. I did not have to reach out to her—she came. In that moment, I knew what I needed to say. I told her that it was my last day of work. There was no argument, no resistance. It was as if that was what she needed to hear.

Even then, I chose peace. I prayed for her, and I also prayed for her husband—who is my patient’s ex-husband. Not because everything was right, but because I wanted to leave with a clean heart.

I went to adoration chapel and asked for guidance opened the Bible

it’s just happened to see this for I have been seeing lying tongues

Maybe another message of assurance that it ok to leave her.

Actually l am contemplating to go back and return but the trustees said

No more I’ll take care of her