{Day 20} Interrupted by a Schedule Change

A person's steps are directed by the LORD.

How then can anyone understand their own way?

Proverbs 20:24

About a month ago, I made arrangements to spend most of today with the women of Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church at their women's retreat, leading a couple of elective sessions on prayer.  My cool brother had recommended me to the retreat leader, and I didn't want to pass up the opportunity, him having "promoted" me and all.  (Thanks, Rob!)  My understanding was that I would join them around nine, participate in the morning activities, and lead the prayer discussions in the hours preceding and following lunch.  I would be home by four, at the latest.

Over the last few days there was talk of trying to do some things after I got home, like visiting with a woman my mom knows who runs a children's home in Rwanda and just happens to be here in Pittsburgh right now!  Unfortunately, none of those plans panned out.  It just seemed like too much to add more into the day with me arriving back so late in the afternoon.

Everything was perfectly arranged.  I had all of my materials packed and was ready to go on time.  The kids were excited to spend their day with dad.  Dad had a fresh pot of coffee!  The ride up to the camp was  pleasant and uneventful (though it did include a little snow).  We had a nice morning session together and the first prayer meeting was delightful, such sweet women with whom to look into the Word.  Afterward we enjoyed a cozy lunch together and I got to know a few of the women over the meal.  Then Cathie went over the afternoon schedule.

Rather than directly after lunch, the second elective session was not scheduled until just before dinner at 5.

Uh-oh.

I was able to find one short strip of sidewalk where I got cell coverage and phoned Colin.  I felt terrible that I was going to be home three hours later than expected.  But the situation was what it was.  Thankfully there was no pressing reason for me to be home by four and the kids were in dad's good and capable hands.  I had the treat of a relaxing afternoon and extra time to visit with the FCPC ladies.  The second prayer discussion was as fun as the first.  And it was great to get back with the family after almost 12 hours away.

I was interrupted by grace as I recalled the above verse from Provebs that I had read this morning.  I thought I was on top of the day and "understood my way," but God had a slightly different plan.

A person's steps are directed by the LORD.

How then can anyone understand their own way?

Proverbs 20:24

Have a great Sunday!  See you on Monday.