Bedford, Ohio – A quiet evening and an unexpected fall from bed led to a life-changing moment for a woman from Bedford, who says faith and timing guided her to a surprising lottery win.
After finishing a long day at work, the woman laid down for a nap but was suddenly awakened when she fell out of bed. Instead of trying to return to sleep, she decided to go to the store a day earlier than she had planned — a decision she now believes altered the course of her evening.
When asked about her unlikely win, she reflected on the unusual chain of events, saying, “It was the Lord. Nothing else can explain it.”
A Last-Minute Purchase Turns Into a Jackpot
She visited Walmart Supercenter #3250 at 7235 Market Place Dr. in Bainbridge, where she used $1 in scratch-off winnings to purchase a Rolling Cash 5 ticket. The purchase was made at 6:51 p.m., just minutes before the 7:00 p.m. drawing cutoff.
Later at home, she checked the numbers on her ticket against the winning combination: 4-8-11-21-23. To her shock and disbelief, all five numbers matched, securing the game’s $130,000 jackpot.
The woman believes the victory was meant to happen, pointing to the unusual timing of her awakening, the decision to visit the store early, and the fact that the numbers were generated as an auto-pick.
After 26.75 percent in state and federal taxes, she will receive $95,225. She plans to use the winnings to pay off debt, purchase a new car, and build her savings.
The timing of the win carries special meaning for her future plans. She said the prize will allow her to work fewer hours and focus on completing nursing school, easing financial pressure while she pursues her education.
What began as an ordinary day ended with a moment she describes as guided by faith, timing, and chance — a reminder of how quickly circumstances can shift and how small decisions can lead to unexpected blessings.
