How do you think of God? I’m sure most of us love and have faith in him, but how do we perceive him? I think of God as my father and protector. He loves me and gives me almost anything I really want, as long as it’s good for me. He is almighty and also fatherly.
So, I was sitting in the doctor’s office waiting to be called. I was using my cell phone to look for shoes. I thought I was on the Ked’s site but actually I had been switched to another site. A pair of blue sandals appeared on the screen. They were outstanding. I had to have them no matter the cost. I was excited, I started to order them when the nurse came to get me. My son was with me. I showed him the shoes and he agreed that they were nice and that I should order them. I continued to place the order as I went into the exam room, got weighed and so on. I told my son to answer the nurse’s questions until I finished. Finally the order was in and the shoes were mine.
I couldn’t wait to get them! A week went by and no email or shoes. I ordered them again, no shoes. After 3 attempts it went through.
I order online a lot so I’m careful, I don’t buy anything from China because everything is made for Asian women and they don’t fit me. Also because of our country’s relationship with them.
The company’s name was cute, Aunt Pitty Pat's Attic. I felt safe. I couldn’t wait. I was matching them up with my outfits.
I waited about 3 weeks, finally they arrived. My first clue was they weren’t in a box, they were in a plastic bag rolled up and taped. My heart sank. China! Even so the shoes were great. They looked just like the picture and the quality was good. I was happy. I tried
them on, sure enough, I couldn’t get my foot into them.
I was determined to wear those shoes, so I texted the company asking to exchange them for a bigger size. They were very polite, but the bottom line was it would cost more to return the shoes then keep them. No dice. End of the blue shoe odyssey. I couldn’t give them away because even if I kept them to look at, it was enough.
A month later I received a taped up plastic bag in the mail that was just like the one that contained the blue shoes. I tore it open and sure enough another pair of shoes. I was beside myself, where did they come from. There was definitely no return or exchange with the company. There was nothing on or in the bag except the shoes. I immediately looked at the size, it was the same as the first pair. I was deflated again. Because I couldn’t help it I tried them on. My foot slid right in and the strap buckled. What? They fit perfectly.
So, with all that God has going on saving our world from evil, he had enough time to smile and zap me a pair of blue shoes. I will never doubt God’s love.