This love. It's personal!

This little restaurant had a lasting

impact on our lives!

 A few weeks ago Kylee and I experienced the power of God's love through an amazing couple at a small restaurant in Winnipeg.  I never tire of these miracle stories of the most powerful thing on earth - God's love!

I picked Kylee up for supper and she suggested we try something new on Ellice.  We read the sign that said "Juliana Pizza - Greek/Jamaican Food"!

We laughed.

Greek!  A language Kylee has been studying for 3 years at U of W.

Jamaican!  My husband and children's roots!

Pizza! Who doesn't love Pizza!


What a perfect combo!

We had no idea of the impact that these store owners were about to have on our lives.

We walked in to what was a surprisingly
BEAUTIFUL restaurant!

We walked in to what was a surprisingly BEAUTIFUL restaurant and was greeted by a smiling Jamaican lady with a thick accent (just like great grandma Bailey)!  She said to us "Sorry, we are closing in 10 minutes".  We were disappointed.  I asked if I could take a few pictures before we left.

The Greek pizza was amazing!

She came back a few minutes later and said "My husband and I will stay open for you.  What would you like to eat?"

We were so moved by that act of kindness and quickly ordered a Greek pizza as to not take up too much of their time (The best Greek pizza we have ever had by the way)!

Small talk turned to a deep conversation about what truly matters in life - unconditional love!  

Marianna and Vic!  We had no idea of the impact that
these store owners were about to have on our lives.

Vic is Greek.  Marianna is Jamaican.  They married 9 years ago and opened this restaurant.  They invited Kylee to church and told her to come to the restaurant any time, even if she didn't have money.  They hugged us as we left and Vic whispered into my ear "We will take care of your daughter".

Kylee has already gone back
to visit again!

My eyes fill up with tears as I write this.  God's hand was on this entire situation.  This was a personal gift from God.  God knew that this elderly couple would be a HUGE blessing to us and I believe He led us there.  She knows people that know my husband's family in the Caribbean.  He is Greek and Greek is Kylee's first love.  They understand interracial marriage.  They believe in the power of God's love and more important they live it out!  There was just so many ways we bonded and they will be friends for life!

I look forward to bringing the entire family to meet our new "Uncle Vic and Auntie Marianna".  Kylee has already gone to visit again and will continue to as long as she lives in Winnipeg.  Last time she was there she said to Vic (after a hug) "I better be careful, I almost got lipstick on you" to which he replied "And I will wear it with pride"!