What On Earth Is Going On?

By Kay Heitsch

We were thrilled when Mom and Dad visited a few weeks earlier and shared the news that they were expecting a new baby.

Our 3-year lease was up. So we decided to lease an SUV with extra room for now, two car seats.

I didn't notice anything unusual when Mom came to pick up their little girl for lunch on February 6th. The only thing different was that she didn't come to the front door. She looked normal.

A few days passed, and the phone rang. It was from Dad. He wanted to talk to Bill. He told Bill that he had been arrested and was in jail.

I couldn't believe it! I felt sick to my stomach. What had I gotten into, leaving the school job to be their nanny? I sure wasn't expecting anything like this.

Now, Dad said he needed money for bail and a lawyer. He asked Bill to get into his house, find his stocks, etc., and sell them. Dad knew Bill worked in finance and would know what to do.

Now Bill was to give the money to his lawyer. He said the lawyer wouldn't talk to him unless he had $ 100,000 cash upfront. Good grief, this must be serious!

The next thing I knew, detectives were at our door questioning me. My head was in a whirlwind.

What on earth was going on? Life had been going great. Now, suddenly, a traumatic turn of events.

I needed God to help me more than ever.

Remember how I led you on this long journey. Deuteronomy 8:2