It's a challenge...and an important lesson. Our small town is keeping us alert and aware. For what seems like a couple months, our route into town has been experiencing construction, which includes temporarily stop lights to alternate one lane traffic areas. Last week, a bridge was closed for repairs on a road beside a busy shopping area. This week, the bridge on South Main street is closed for much needed repairs. Today, one of the alternate routes into town was closed due to a tractor trailer accident. Future changes are ahead as major road construction will take place near our hospital. These are exciting times in our town.
Recent trips into town are becoming quite "scenic" as our family adjusts to the changes. Wherever we need to go for work, Church, shopping or otherwise, our usual way is much different. Yet when I consider the long term results, I realize that these temporary alternatives serve great purpose. Safer bridges are essential. Improved water lines are very beneficial. Reducing dangerous traffic around the hospital is extremely important. Patience isn't always easy but definitely worthwhile.
I began thinking. Life has its share of detours, alternate routes and patience building. We may have definite goals, desires, strategies and plans...but they don't always happen as we anticipated. Sometimes it is frustrating, confusing. discouraging and disappointing. Sometimes it is absolutely heartbreaking. Yet sometimes, detours bring delight, joy, protection, hope and unexpected blessings.
I'm not sure when detours will subside in our town but I will be grateful when our journey is more safe and simple. Yet I may actually miss some of the scenes I have enjoyed recently as I drive on roads I don't usually travel. I'm not sure if, or when, life's detours will be resolved. Yet it is my prayer that wherever this journey takes me, I never lose sight of the One Who loves me, guides me and knows the best route for my life. He holds, heals and has a much better plan for my life than I realize. I am amazed. I am grateful. I am never alone...even on the scenic route.<3~thl
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