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Another Way I Was Surprised at the SoCalCWConference

by Chautona Havig · 3 Comments

I already told you how God slapped me upside the head and taught me how to lay down my preferences and focus on Him in worship at the SoCalCWConference HERE.

But that wasn’t the only way I was surprised.

Amid all the hubbub, the people asking for help with this, offering encouragement for that, and trying to be a help myself, there were several moments where God just really seemed to say, “It’s growin’ time, Chautona.”  One of those will become a book soon.  And I’ll tell you all about it then.

But there were other moments—more “surprising” than stretching. And one of them came on the second day in the dining hall at lunch.

Another Way I Was Surprised at the SoCalCWConference

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Another Way I Was Surprised at the SocalCWConference

I stood there, waiting in line with a tray and no idea if I even wanted what was being offered.  A throng of people clustered so close to the cafeteria-style food distribution center that I couldn’t see if I was in line for Burn Your Tongue Off Chicken or Blah Beef Guesswhat.

So I stood there, praying that God wouldn’t stretch me… AGAIN.  And certainly not in this way.  I’d already had real hunger pangs (I don’t get those often) from just not having enough food in my body.

Look, I rarely eat much.  So when I eat less, it’s not good.  Just sayin’.

And then this tall, beautiful woman steppes up and says, “Havig.  Norwegian?”

I nodded.

I mean, like I said in my review of Joanne Brischof’s book, people usually pronounce it, “Hah-VEEG” and assume Middle Eastern… with an almost imperceptible wince, I might add.

A slew of words flew from her mouth at speeds that rivaled any Indian speaking English that I’ve ever heard.  I’d say it was “Greek to me,” but at least Greek I might have caught a few of those words.  Since she didn’t say, “velkommen” or “bestemor/far” I was sunk.

So there I was, standing in this enormous line for mystery food I probably couldn’t eat and this gal is speaking to me in tongues.

I still don’t know what she said.  No interpreter.  It was so unBiblical.

At some point, she saw me blink.  And smiled.  “Marriage?”

I nodded.

Then she started in on the origin of the name. 

This fascinated me because, you see, Havig isn’t common in Norway, either.  There aren’t many there or here.  In fact, the name Havig appears about 160 times in the US.  40 times in Norway (and sprinkle on both Australia and Canada).

name origin

I’ve done tons of research, and the best I can find is what my OB told me when I was pregnant with my second child.  Two families. Opposite socioeconomic status. One lake. Intermarried.  Came to US.

But this gal was AMAZING.  She said, “Havi… that has origins in the ocean.  It’s likely to be from there.”

I told her about the lake.

Not to be deterred, she concentrated hard and still shook her head. “No, it has oceanic roots.”

So, I suggested maybe they’d moved in from the coast or even that the lake reminded them of the ocean somehow.

But finally, I know something about my husband’s surname.

And a very nice woman knows that a Scot (my family origins) in California’s Mojave Desert is called bestemor.

Why do I suddenly have a desire to write about those Havigs?  EEEP!

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  1. Ryoko says

    July 17, 2018 at 10:18 am

    It is fascinating to learn of family origins.
    Definitely sounds like a story to me.

    ps. A similar thing happened to me. My husband knows little of his heritage. When we were in Germany- two people told us about his name—one a gate guard and the other the photo Shop clerk. The said it means beloved of Christ or forgiven by Christ. And that it is Armienian.

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  2. Lucinda Culp says

    July 16, 2018 at 7:59 am

    Love this and cannot WAIT to see where it takes you!!!

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    • Chautona Havig says

      July 16, 2018 at 8:16 am

      Me, too! 😀

      Reply

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Episode 234: A Chat about The Chosen Kids with RM Ruiz
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Remember when you were a kid and you wanted to help with whatever the family was doing, so Great Aunt Tissy gave you a stack of napkins and told you to put one at each plate? Remember how she commented on what a  “big girl” you were?  And then, as if that weren’t bad enough… remember how you were fourteen and a “big girl” was the last thing you wanted to be? 

RM Ruiz’ The Chosen Kids Saga does just the opposite. She has a cast of related characters who are given real work by God–important work. They’re pulling on the armor of God and doing real battle with real enemies of the Kingdom of God and all while He works out their sanctification. Listen in to where she got the idea and where the Chosen Kids are going next.

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And she does it with a tortilla in one hand and some eye and mouth-watering chili stuffs in the other.

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A thrilling adventure for middle-grade readers, showcasing the supernatural powers of God, His son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.This is the second book of The Chosen Kids Saga.The Chosen Kids are ready for their second mission!

It’s been two weeks since Caiden and his family’s summer of fun turned into a secret quest for God. After their first mission, the Chosen Kids step into their new roles without fear or reluctance. With revived faith and God’s blessed tools, they embark on their second hunt—ready to track, capture, and expel the enemy.

But the day turns into a tedious game of hide-and-seek as the family races to get ahead of the fiend. When the unthinkable happens, and their mission becomes personal, they must keep the faith and trust God’s plan. They could set things right with the Holy Spirit’s guidance, but only if they obey His commands completely. Caiden thinks he’s uncovered the answer, but no one ever listens to the youngest cousin…

With nightfall quickly approaching, the Chosen Kids set a trap.

But if their plan fails, they could lose one of their most valuable assets, and their quest will end in heartbreak and disaster.

In this next chapter of the Chosen Kids Saga, readers will see the cousins in action as they take on their new roles with renewed spirits. Just like the first book, this fast-paced adventure includes family love, kid banter, and humor with even more adventure, danger, and spiritual growth!

This series mixes fantasy and adventure elements with transparent Christian themes for young believers who want a story that includes gospel truths without reading through symbolism.

Middle-grade readers will follow along as these flawed, relatable characters—still finding their way in Christ—embark on a life-transforming quest to save humanity. With family love, spiritual growth, kid banter, and humor all mixed in for a fun and exciting journey.

The adventure starts with Encounter at the Dunes and continues in Encounter at Paradise. Grab a copy of both to begin the redemptive journey today! Book three, Encounter At Ambrose, coming summer 2024.

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