62 ~ Parking Spot Prayer

By Kay Heitsch

While we were still waiting for our house to sell, I enjoyed working with Ruth Ann and the youth group.

During my last summer with the group, I had the opportunity to attend a youth camp at Lakeside.

Before we drove to Lakeside, we spent the day at Cedar Point Amusement Park.

Ruth Ann and I were exhausted when we left Cedar Point.

As I stated before, I have no sense of direction. Evidently, Ruth Ann didn't either, so we had to stop and ask directions a few times.

Ruth Ann had been at Lakeside many times. Since we were so late arriving, she was sure we would never find a close parking spot near the hotel where we were staying.

We had a van load of kids with their stuff, along with Ruth Ann's and mine.

Ruth Ann was surprised when I started to ask the Lord for a close parking spot. I added that it needed to be big because I can't parallel park this big conversion van.

Ruth Ann thought I had lost my mind, but I was exhausted, and so was she. We both laughed, but the words were out.

As we were driving up to the hotel, we were delighted to find two parking spots right in front. One was handicapped, and the one behind was perfect for us. Easy for me to pull into. My prayer was answered.

In my last conversation with Ruth Ann before she died, she mentioned this parking spot prayer.

God was showing us both that He cared, even about a double-parking spot for two weary travelers.