This morning my mom and I traveled to Abbotsford to say goodbye to my grandma. We left fairly early so we could have as much time as possible and still get home before too late.
The drive down was beautiful, stunning. The first half filled with trees of fire, aflame with gold, red, and orange. I love fall in all its colours, a masterpiece created for all to enjoy. As we drove I marveled at its sight.
The drive down was uneventful and we made good time. Driving in the hills can be so unpredictable this time of year, but the roads were bare and there was very little rain the entire way, for which I was so thankful. We got to spend some time with Grandma and ended up staying a little later to visit with my aunt and uncle.
The drive home? Well that was a different story.
It was now very dark and wet, making it difficult to see. I ended up taking the wrong turn at the beginning and nearly heading the wrong way down a one way. This was not a great start and I was frustrated.
Making our way to Hope we stopped for a drink and then I took a wrong turn and headed back into town (for the second time having come in a weird way). I thought I was following the sign to the highway, but then the sign disappeared and we were heading the wrong way. I pulled over, frustrated that I didn’t know where we were or where we needed to go. I turned on my phone to use my maps and direction, but when it came up it didn’t show me which way I was facing to know which way to turn. I was tired and I was frustrated to tears. I’ve never had to many issues or been so easily turned around driving these roads!
Finally I gave up and called Josh who calmly talked me through it and told me which way to go, explaining where I was and where I needed to be.
The roads had been so dark and shadowed through there that I couldn’t see where I was or where I was going. I couldn’t see my destination, only knew where I wanted to end up. I knew that I could call Josh and he would find my way, he would guide me.
After we were back on the right track I thought about how I could always call on him to show me the way and how blessed I was to live in a day where I was able to call him from right where I was.
Sometimes in life we get to enjoy the beauty of things around us and travel along smooth, clear roads. Other times we cannot see where we are going amongst the darkness and shadows, signs unclear and we may take a wrong turn or two.
Thankfully we have a God who can turn us back around and guide us through the chaos to where we need to be. We have access to Him at any time and from anywhere, not needing to worry about coverage or long distance. Any time we need Him, He is right there.