Today I had to take Byron down to The Ohio State Orthodontist Clinic (down on campus) for an appointment. I don’t go to the campus area often, and I really don’t like driving in unfamiliar places. Scott had printed out a good map for me. I knew where I needed to go (more specifically where to park), and how to get home, and that was about it! When we got there, the parking attendant had just closed the garage because it was full. My heart sank – now what?
The man directed us to the nearest parking garage which was quite a ways from where we needed to be……. and it was pouring down rain!!
Before I pulled in the second garage, I felt a prompting in my spirit, “Drive around the block again”. But Lord, the man already said that first garage was closed. “Drive around the block again“. But that man will think I’m lost, or crazy, or maybe both!! “Drive around the block again“.
I can be pretty clueless at times, but by the 3rd time, I just said, “Okay! I don’t know why, but here goes”. By the time it took us to drive back around to where we needed to park (maybe 3-4 minutes), the orange cones were removed from the 1st garage, and the ”open” sign was on again. Byron and I were so excited – we shouted with happiness!!! We could park (without getting lost), and not have to walk “a mile” in the rain.
After driving to the 5th level, I just smiled and breathed a sigh of relief! It was an affirmation, once again, of God’s love and care for our lives. If God cares about something so small as a parking spot for me, how much more does he care about the bigger problems in my life! Thank you, Lord!!!

