I have told this story from the pulpit. But as far as I can tell from researching, I have never written about it in my blog. And it is too good to miss!
The date was June 28, 2014. It was a few days after my nephew and his wife welcomed the first great-grandchild into the Wike clan. Mom and Dad were driving down to Charleston to see her and wanted us to meet them there. I told Mom approximately what time we would leave Florence and asked her if she was okay getting there. She assured me she had printed a map from her computer and could find it!!
Diana and I went down I-95 and hit I-26 heading for Charleston. As usual, I-95 was a circus. I was stressed to a maximum level when we merged onto I-26. We merged on and ended up behind a greenish Dodge van that wasn’t even going the speed limit. And we were stuck behind them!! And I was not happy. I probably mumbled something about using the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. Then I slowly realized I knew that van … We drove up beside them to see it was Mom and Dad!!! We knew Mom was nervous about driving into Charleston, so we made a plan to stop and let me drive them. I think Mom got into the car with Diana and I drove the van and Dad.
We got there and saw little Molly for the first time. She was so sweet and precious. Mom and Dad were in awe of that little one. It was a great moment to witness, and I am thankful I was there.
A little later, my mind started spinning. I started thinking about the rate of speed on I-95 (speed limit is 70, but you drive a little faster if you don’t want to be hit from behind) and the same on I-26. I told my Mom “You know, that was SOOOO lucky that we merged onto I-26 at just the right time to get right behind you guys. We couldn’t have threaded that needle any better had we been talking on cell phones the whole time. That was some luck!!”
My mom responded, “No, that wasn’t luck at all. I knew I would have a hard time finding their house and getting around in Charleston, and I had been praying the whole time ‘Lord, I don’t know how You are going to get us there. But I am trusting You.’ I am not at all surprised that you showed up. You were the answer to my prayer.”
WOW!! That is just how she lived, too. Complete trust, KNOWING that God would make good and guide her in. That not only testifies to her faith, but stands as a legacy to me. I will never forget that day. God really DOES care and He is at work all around us. Open your eyes and see!! Remove the filters and have a little simple faith. Believe and see that the Lord is GOOD!!!
The Random Thinker 
Great story! And so true!