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Unexpected Gratitude

11/5/2020

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By: Morgan Collignon

​2020 was the year I had been looking forward to because the events that were going to take place were the ones I had been waiting for my whole life. I was expected to graduate with my doctoral degree, begin my first full time job as an Audiologist, and marry the love of my life after almost two years of engagement with a lavish honeymoon in St. Lucia to follow. This was no doubt going to be my year! When March came around, all of my countdowns to start the rest of my life seemed to be in reach. Then, COVID19 struck the world. I was in such denial that this year could potentially be flipped upside down and my plans would have to change. As it started to get closer and things like my bridal shower and graduation were postponed, reality set it. I grieved for a few days, but then, with the support from my fiancée, I remembered that my plans might not be the plans God has for me.

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper
you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”.


With the level of uncertainty that surrounded our wedding, all we could do was put our faith in God to get us through. Psalm 56:3 “When I am afraid I put my trust in You.” By putting my trust in God, something happened during the pandemic that I never could have predicted. The quarantine ended up being the biggest blessing for my life and my relationship. During that time, Austin and I continued our pre-marital counseling virtually with our pastor, we spent more time together focusing on ways to make our relationship better, and we grew exponentially in our faith. Austin and I joined a community group within our church and dove into lots of bible study! All things we’ve wanted to do but always put off until we “had more time.” We were still unsure of what the outcome of our wedding would be, but as we grew in our faith we came to realize that the sacrament of marriage is so much more than an extravagant wedding. It is about two souls joining together in a covenant with God.

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own
understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”


We decided to have a small wedding in the backyard with our closest family members. It turned out to be even more incredible than anything we could have ever planned. It was truly the best day of my life because God was at the center of it all. It still came with its fair share of challenges and hurdles, but it turned out to be exactly what God had planned for us all along!

What challenges and uncertainties are you facing that you can place at God’s feet, trusting that He will take care of it? I would love to hear about it.

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Dee
11/10/2020 02:09:17 pm

What a beautiful testimony of God’s provision and enriching you and Austin in the waiting while growing you up spiritually. I agree, this unexpected virus has also brought blessings in the midst of inconvenience!
Blessings of being still before Him, patience in the waiting, and taking one day at a time, leaving our tomorrows in His hands, because we can plan, BUT He’s the one who orders our steps. God bless!! Dee

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Morgan Collignon
11/11/2020 03:08:21 pm

Thank you Dee! It’s comforting knowing that even through all the stress of uncertainties, God has already put in the work to make things happen the way He plans it to

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June Collignon
11/11/2020 09:00:01 am

Morgan, I just love how you have such an open heart to receive His grace and His devotion, how blessed you are. I know there were plenty of obstacles along the way, but God was obviously in it, all of it, and in every detail. You are living a fairy tale life, you accomplished your goals, have the Lord as your Father and got the guy (lol.)
Love you so much! Mama

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Morgan Collignon
11/11/2020 03:09:17 pm

Thanks mama! Definitely living a fairytale by His grace! Xo

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Nance Cangi
11/11/2020 09:39:44 am

Morgan,
These are weird times indeed! BUT GOD!
It is amazing how He shows up, thank you for sharing how He showed up for you and Austin. There are indeed blessings everywhere!
God bless your marriage!!!!
Nance

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Morgan Collignon
11/11/2020 03:10:25 pm

Thank you Nance. God always shows up, even through all the doubt!

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April Sliwak
11/11/2020 11:29:06 am

Niece, I'm so thankful that we can see God through your story. It's not always what we expect or look like is it? lol But God... God honors those who honor Him. You and Austin honored him through obedience. This is what I see in your story. It reminds me to be obedient in the unknown. When I am fearful or don't understand something I will trust that God is working out His plan... not mine. Love you, xx

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Morgan Collignon
11/11/2020 03:11:17 pm

Amen amen! Obedience can be so hard but so rewarding! Love you

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Mary Barattia link
11/11/2020 01:15:21 pm

Dear Morgan,
You are an inspiration to all who know you. What could have been devastating to most of us you took the “lemons” and made lemon aide. You embraced God’s timing, challenge and became along with your “man” beautiful examples of obedience, trust and perseverance. Just think of the image you left with your family and friends of a beautiful godly couple. Your families must be so proud of you both. Thank you for showing us your vulnerability and how God showed up in the garden on your wedding day💕 God Bless You & Austin,
Family present and to come🙏🏻💕✝️ Mary

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Morgan Collignon
11/11/2020 03:12:17 pm

Thank you so much for your kind words Mary! Xo

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