Arthur MacLean. YahASon Lorne Jason Wettstein. Martha Wettstein. Ava Wettstein
Arthur MacLean.
My Grand Father
My grandfather, Arthur MacLean, died exactly one month before I was born. Today marks the anniversary of his passing, 55 years ago. My birthday is April 10. My grandfather had said he wanted a boy, and one month later—on April 10, 1971—the boy he wanted was born. Lorne Jason Wettstein to be reborn In Jesus as YahASon.
There are many interesting parts to this story. Exactly one day before my daughter Ava Wettstein was born, my grandmother, Martha Wettstein, passed away. Then Ava was born the next day. I was shown the time Ava was to be born by my Grand Mother when she died and I announced it to all it will be 11:17 at night when Ava will be born.
At the time, I was shown something remarkable. I did not yet know that I myself had been born at 11:17 AM, but that was the exact time I cut the cord for Ava Wettstein when she was born.
In His perfect sovereignty, God fulfilled my grandmother’s promise by bringing my precious daughter Ava into the world at the exact mirrored moment—11:17 PM—precisely twelve hours after I was born at 11:17 AM. Day turning to night, yet the same sacred hour.
God not only knows me; He formed me. He understands that I do not quit, that I am always searching for answers. It was only when I turned to Scripture and attuned myself to the ways, the truth, the light, and the love of God that I finally discovered what I had been seeking: Jesus.
The timing and miracles of God are clear to see. I have been reborn in Jesus, and the veil has been lifted. I can now see things as they truly are—the true love and light of God, and the power of His Word that gives us all life. Nothing exists outside the Word of God.
And the Word of God lives forever, just as the love of God lives forever.
Forever I will live in the house of God.
The gift of God in time
There is another part of this story that stands on its own. My grandmother told me many times that she would one day prove to me that there is life beyond this world—that there is life with God. She promised she would prove it to me. I asked her how she could possibly do that, and she would simply say, “Don’t worry, it will be proved.”
She died exactly one day before my daughter Ava was born.
At the time, I did not yet know what had happened. I was lying on the floor in the hospital trying to catch a quick sleep. In that sleep, my grandmother came to me and showed me the time. She didn’t say it—I was simply shown it and knew it: 11:17.
I woke up to everyone trying to guess what time the baby would be born. I told them, “I know the time. She will be born at 11:17 at night.”
About a day later, I spoke with my mom. She said, “I can’t believe what a miracle it is that both you and your daughter were born at 11:17.” I was shocked—I had never known the time of my own birth before that moment.
Then my mom shared the sad news that my grandmother had passed away. I told her, “That’s who told me when Ava would be born.” My grandmother had promised she would prove to me that there was more to this life, that there was life with God—and this miracle was the proof I needed.
From that moment on, the door opened for me. I began to see that everything from God was a miracle. It became easier to recognize His blessings and His presence. I started noticing the signs—every whisper, every wink, every song, every story. In those moments, I felt I was being shown all the beautiful things my grandmother had promised I would one day see.
Martha Wettstein Obituary
WETTSTEIN, MARTHA-It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martha Wettstein on Wednesday February 8, 2006 at the age of 87 years. Martha was born in the Wheatwyn district near Markinch, Saskatchewan. She was predeceased by her parents Lorenz and Emma Blaser; sisters Olga (Goos) and Kay (Stout); brother John and grandson Kyle Sherritt. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years John; children Karl (Carol), Joanie (Don) Sherritt, Lorne (Lorraine) and Margaret Ann (Ernie) Gaschler; twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren all of whom she loved dearly. She is also survived by sisters Edith (Lloyd) Morrison and Elsa Lee as well as numerous nephews and nieces. After graduation from Luther High School in Regina (1938) and receiving her RN Diploma (1941) Martha devoted herself to nursing and to applying her considerable leadership skills to improving the care of the elderly in our community. Martha was proud to be the first administrator of the Regina Lutheran Home (1964-87). She served as President of the Saskatchewan Association of Special Care Homes and the Saskatchewan Home Care Association and received the Art Sihvon Award for service in the special care home field. She chaired the joint planning committee of SHA, SASCH and SHCA and was a member of the Board of Governors of the South Saskatchewan Hospital Center. Martha was active in the Lutheran Church, served as President of Lutheran Church Women and conducted leadership-training courses for women in the community. In recent years Martha continued to be active in the community through her involvement with the Seniors University Group.
