My son, Zach took off and drove to California. He has an apartment there waiting for him. There were many adventures along the way. Two separate people commented it sounded like "The Grapes of Wrath" road trip. Zach and his friend are now stranded on the East side of the mountain passes, unable to get across because of bad roads. Perhaps they needed a respite from the driving 'cross country anyway. So at present he is stranded in tiny South Tahoe (there are worst places to be stranded) with a truckload of furniture and pets, and cable television, awaiting a storm's ending that is supposed to cease around Noon today. Hopefully the roads will clear, but if not they are prepared to purchase chains for the truck and go over the passes toward the apartment. "Bated breath"??? Just Mommy. Prayer really works, if for nothing more than to reassure a worrying mother. I know that God is keeping my son safe and free from harm, and that He will travel with him throughout his life, ensuring his journey is blessed, safe and successful and uniquely his own.
Sometimes detours in our lives take us to unexpected places where we experience unexpected blessings. When they first pulled into South Tahoe they met a couple who asked about their destination. Zach mentioned he would be looking for a job, and the man stated that he should go to a certain place and tell them he was recommended for a job. Blessings flow when we trust in God to lead us in our directions, and those things that appear to be negative can turn out to be a positive twist in the road that takes us places we've never dreamed....or perhaps always dreamed.
Now I go back to the fiction writing, back to Spring of 1811 and my research into the life and times of Tecumseh and his brother Tenskwatawa (the Prophet). What an adventure that is! I just love writing!
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