Today as I was driving to my chiropractor appointment a pick up truck of sorts pulled out in front of me. The back was open with junk piled on the left hand side. I grumbled under my breath. I wondered why he couldn’t have waited one more minute until I passed. No one else was behind me.
I caught up with him almost immediately and still feeling a bit disgruntled I noticed a German Shepherd in the front seat, sitting in the middle. My mood automatically softened. I smiled. Then I giggled as I watched the Shepherd enjoying the scenery around him as his ears flicked back and forth, up and down. At times he’d glance to his buddy next to him as if smiling and saying, “Hey, this is so fun being with you!” I smiled some more.
Before I knew it I realized I was totally relaxed. I also realized then that I was glad he had pulled out in front of me. It brought an unexpected joy to see these two buddies hanging out together, rolling down the road, lost in their special friendship. I wish I could have gotten a picture, but that was rather hard to do since I needed to keep my eyes on the road– and I was having a hard enough time doing that with the sweet scene playing out in front of me.
It was a reminder to expect joy when you least expect it and to know that everything– even someone who pulls out in front of you– is all part of the Divine plan.