Vision

I had to blink to make sure, but it was there, long and annoying. It seemed to taunt me. I closed my eyes one more time, but it didn’t matter. The windshield crack didn’t disappear, as much as I hoped it would.

It was only a mere two months ago when I finally replaced the last windshield crack. A sigh exited my mouth. Now I would be dealing with it again!

While driving to Waterford and Royal Park this past Saturday afternoon, the blizzard-like conditions reminded me of vision as well. Sometimes, it is difficult to see the path that lies ahead. Cracks appear. I continue, but it seems vague and challenging. As I gripped the wheel, hoping I would not end in the ditch like other vehicles, I thought about the year and how the year in Michigan seemed unclear at many moments. Searching for housing in East Lansing, searching for a school for Corey, and figuring out my employment left us feeling frustrated.

But then, as the weather changed on Sunday to beautiful sunshine, I thought of how so many of our decisions became crystal clear. Corey’s education, our housing, and my eventual employment as a substitute teacher only included some of the ways God revealed Himself to us. It now is our story to share. As we contemplate next year, it will become clear, too. All praise to Him!