I’d like to share some inspiring words that I came across this past weekend when my husband and I were in Lake Geneva, WI. On Sunday afternoon, we decided to drive through the millionaire mansions and a black iron gate caught my attention—it had the words EXPECT A MIRACLE painted in gold. Just passing by it and seeing those simple and powerful words was uplifting. I actually had to do a double take.
So you know I had to take a picture of it. And to think the person who owned that mansion must have expected a miracle and it actually came true. Now that is something that is really food for thought.
It didn’t end there either, because we happened to notice some people walking on a path in the back of the properties. We decided to park the car and take a stroll down the path ourselves. Sure enough it was in back of the million dollar estates.
After walking a little while down the path I noticed an area that stood out from the rest. It had a black and white fence with nice brick pavers. The landscaping was welcoming and I started to hear music in the background like Enya’s Only Time. Then, as I got closer the words on the fence stopped me in my tracks. The fence had beautifully painted roses, inspiring quotes and words of wisdom.
After reading a few of them, I said to my husband “this has to be the house with the Expect a Miracle gate.” He told me it was, because he saw a bell that said to ring the bell and expect your miracle. Now you know I started wondering who was the owner of this magnificent home. Who would create something like this for people walking on the path?
After I shared my thoughts on the book at the podium (yes, it had a podium where you could write your thoughts), I soon discovered the path was called TheMiraclePath. I later learned the mansion owner (Carolyn Gable) had intentionally created TheMiraclePath to welcome visitors. She has a very inspiring rags to riches story. To find out about her remarkable story visit CarolynGable.com or TheMiraclePath.com.
Below is an excerpt from her bio:
Year after year I would walk the lake path and always said a silent prayer to God how someday I wanted to own a home on the lake. I would travel on the path looking at the homes and wondered what these people did to enjoy such a wonderful life. Was it a family fortune or just plain hard work that created these gorgeous estates? Many times I would try to chat with the owners of these homes, yet I always felt like I was intruding. It probably was my own insecurities at the time. However, it made such an indelible mark on my soul that I would add to my prayer “And if you ever do bless me with a home on the lake I will make it so inviting for all!
Well, some 20 years later and the recipient of more miracles than I could ever count, I was blessed by God’s Grace and was able to purchase my home – right on the lake! I held true to my promise and immediately put ‘Expect a Miracle’ on the front gate. Almost immediately, I began to receive cards and letters from people telling me how those words changed their life – it was the inspiration and hope they needed to persevere.
I hope this post inspires you to Expect Your Miracle. It can happen!
“You can never quit. Winners never quit, and quitters never win.” – Ted Turner
“Sometimes you just have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down.” – Kobi Yamada
Excellent post! Thank you for sharing this inspirational message. Expectations are the foundation to our destiny. Bev Ivey
Bev, you are so right. Thanks for sharing your wonderful insight!
I was in Lake Geneva and just riding and enjoying the beauty when I saw the Expect a Miracle Mansion and had to turn around and go back to take a picture in front of the gate. It was as though an Angel was speaking to me. Well eight years later 2021 My first Published book was released called From Gold to Glory and I am living my Miracle and the Best is Yet to come. Visit my website.