Trip

A few weeks ago, a dear friend of mine suffered a very tragic loss.  Her father died suddenly.  Instinct told me to drop everything and go.  I started making plans to leave immediately.  A few hours later, it was evident that was not going to happen.  At first, I was frustrated.  When I see someone hurting, I want to be there.  After a conversation, I realized maybe that was not the best decision.  When something like that happens, family and friends surround each other and , as I remember times like that, it's like being in another world.  As I thought more, I realized it would be later that would be tough- when my friend may not be surrounded.  So, I settled down and waited.
This week, I realized God had given me the right time.  Rather than leaving work and responsibilities when I wanted to go, He gave me a time when I had nothing I was supposed to be doing- when I was off work already. If I had gone a few weeks ago, I would have rushed there and back in a very short trip.  Instead, I'll be able to spend several days there and really have a chance to spend real time with my friend and her family.
So, where was God today?  This is just another reminder to me of when God's plan is so much better than mine!
Blessings,
Jennifer