God and United Rock

What a day I have had.  One that has taught me once more to rely on my God because only He knows the end of the story.

I booked a flight to visit my grandson.
 We found that it was cheaper to fly into Indianapolis instead of Louisville even with the two hour drive time to pick me up at the airport
Arrived at the Syracuse airport at 12:30 for my 2pm flight.
I'm all set to wait - have my computer, kindle, knitting, crossword puzzle book.
Little did I know how long that wait would become

Now, if you know me at all,...... really know me, you will know that I have overcome anxiety about being in unknown situations and flying by myself.  I have had to conquer fear of speaking up for myself with people  I don't know. It is something I have struggled with for decades. It is not just a butterflies in the stomach kind of nervousness.  I even got so far as to have chest pains. BUT you see I have found out that I am stronger than all of that.   I have overcome all of this only with the help of my Lord and Savior.

Through out the years, I have learned to place ALL my circumstances before him. And today was no different. At 2:00, I remained calm knowing that I would be able to board and make in to Cleveland in time to catch the plane to Indianapolis.  2:30 goes by, Praying to Jesus because he knows my situation.   3:00 we hear, flight will leave soon.  There by now is a shorter line at the boarding kiosk - 3 people.
I have been sitting around reading while Terrence (the United kiosk worker) tries to accommodate all the passengers who have other connecting flights, redirecting some to DC and boarding the on time flight to Newark.

When that still small voice says - get up now and stand in line.  Ok, why not. I have learned to listen to that voice - well most of the time anyway.
after 5 minutes, Terrence says the flight will leave at 3:30.  I can't see any one else after that last lady.  ME.

I patiently wait my turn and by now there is no way I am going to connect.

I muster up all my courage and say
" I'm not going to be able to make my connecting flight in IN.  Can you get me a complimentary flight to Louisville."
and terrence said - I can do that.

BUT that isn't the end of the story.
my daughter who was to pick me up in Indianapolis had car trouble.  She was stranded in Louisville.

SO you see God works ALL things out for good ....... because he knows the end of the story.
To me this is just another way for God to show me that he is in control.