Day 240 of 400 "Lost Child"

On day 239 we are on vacation with my daughter and her family. We have two beautiful granddaughters that just make your heart melt. On this particular day we decided to visit Silver Dollar City. Soon after being in the park we are already having to stand in lines for the place to even open. My daughter and I just continue to say, "It's what it's suppose to be." The very first ride we all decided we wanted to hit was this log ride called the Plunge. We're waiting and waiting and waiting and then someone tells us the ride doesn't open till 11am. Which everyone in the line is upset about. At this time it's only 10:10 and we decided to go visit something else. We walked around a bit and then we noticed that the ride we were in line for was now moving. LOL....just after we stepped out of the line they opened the ride. Everyone was a little upset and the kids were complaining because they said they were already tired. Suddenly, out of nowhere I just said, "You know maybe this was a bad idea, maybe we should just leave." At that very moment I felt like I was taking on every one's crap and just reflecting it back to them. Things settled down and the day was pretty uneventful. We got on each ride with very little waiting at all and it seemed like things just opened up for us. Lunch was great, the kids ate great and then we continued our riding tour.

It's getting a little later in the day and we decided to hit some of the rides that we had already been on that day. We decided to take this Lost River ride again. When we arrived the line was forever, but we all decided to stick it out. Just as we get to the line where they are starting to load people we noticed that the line had stopped and people were being taken off the ride. We discover that the ride is broken. What's funny about this is we were talking back and forth that maybe now would be a good time to leave for the day. Of course we wanted Chas and Todd to ride the roller coaster ride so we were going to make sure that got in there.

Because the ride was broken we were all asked to exit through the building. We all get outside and rush to get some water, we'd already been in the line over an hour without drinks. As we are standing there we notice that the oldest granddaughter is missing. We yell, we look around, and no Cadence in sight. Suddenly I felt my heart become heavy. I knew my daughter was heart stricken. Everyone is going here and there and I decided this was not the thing to do. I walked over to the lady that we bought our water from to see if she had a phone to call park security, she directed me to the lady next to her. At this point I don't care who's in line I just go right up and tell the lady what is going on. The young lady took some information, went into her little office to make the call and the people that were in the line just seemed to have disappeared.

The young lady came out to tell me that security has been notified and not to worry that the park would be on lock down until the child was found. She informed me that no one would be able to leave the park or come into the park until she was secured with us. I thanked her and went to let the family know. Now at this point I don't even know who has the 3 year old. But she's there! I walked back to where the family was and I told them what I had done and we needed to wait. I see a staff member walking over to us and she said, "Stay here! Don't go any where. We'll find her." Well that lasted about 2 seconds with Chas and said that she couldn't stay there she had to do something. My husband and son-in-law said the same thing. I stood there with the baby.

Suddenly it hit me, I understood that I had prepared for this day. When I had released a good piece of my ego some weeks back I heard a voice that said, "Sure you can release this store and sure you can give up things of the material world, but what about your grandchild?" I shook with fear when I heard this voice. It's never something anyone wants to face. I immediately prayed that if it be God's will then give me strength and support.

So as I stood there among the masses of people holding on to my 3 year old grand baby's hand I knew the reason I was to stay there and not move. It was not for me to do anything but to understand that that very moment was with protection and support. That everything was going to be fine. It was for me to learn to be calm within the storm. It was for me to understand that even when I am feeling all kinds of emotions that it's okay, but to remain centered, and centered I became. My heart eased, I could see my daughter with tears in her eyes, I couldn't reach my husband, I could feel the overwhelming helplessness from my son-in-law and I could feel the 3 year old as the witness; I, too, was the witness. I stood there feeling like maybe I was suppose to feel more right now instead of the peace that I felt. Then I realized that I was connecting to Cadence. I stood still and trusted and had faith beyond this reality that she was protected.

Suddenly, I look to my right and I could see Cadence heading towards me hold the same ladies hand that had told me to remain where I was. The lady was so calm, so pleasant, and a steady rock. Cadence came to me with a smile and tears all at the same time. Her little face red from the sun plus her fear. Her daddy grabbed her after I hugged her with all my might and let her know that he was glad she was safe.

We couldn't get up with anyone because all of the cell phones were either dead or left in the car. The one time everyone but me decides not to have a phone on them. After a short period of time my husband arrives but my daughter is still not there. So I told the guys to let me walk up the hill just to see if I could see her. In the crowd I saw my panic stricken daughter walking with a man. I heard him telling her he had been looking for her that we had found her. As soon as Chas saw me I motioned her to follow me. I could hear them talking behind me and he said, "That must be your mom." Chas and Cadence were reunited and everyone could not wait to get out of that park.

But of course with us even the leaving was interesting. We decided to buy the girls some hats and tee shirts on the way out. As the lady is ringing us up the products are ringing up strangely. A pack of gum rang up for $40,000. So we stood there waiting for the system to be right and we just had to laugh. It was just a weird day all the way around. You've never seen 6 people so glad to get to in a car and leave. Broken rides, no rides, product being rung up funny, and a lost child is enough to make anyone age five years, my daughter and son-in-law sure did today.

When we got back home we all changed and decided to have dinner out and then go swimming. I've never seen the grandchildren eat so well. Everyone ate as if it was their last meal. The swimming was great and it was nice to just play with the children. Of course no one had any trouble going to sleep tonight. Even I went to bed with the rest of them, fell asleep hard, dreamt and now up typing out this blog. Sometimes spirit just moves you to do what needs to be done.

I realized today that my inner child is standing still and calm. I realized that it is never ever lost, that there are people/guides all around us each and everyday to support and love us. I realized that this lesson was probably worth $40,000 of earthly money, LOL. And I realized that when you feel off watch for the signs even more and listen to them.

Bottom line: Today happened just as it was suppose to. How do I know? Because it did! Ego wants me to say well you should've, you could've, or you didn't, but you know what.....God's always in control. ALWAYS.

I can't help to feel for my daughter and son-in-law; they went through something that every parent prays they'll never have to experience. But the reality of it is we do and that's okay. They are good parents and love their children with all their hearts. They don't need the extra stress put upon them from people that weren't there. And anyone that decides to do so truly is only thinking of themselves and not showing the support or love that these children need themselves. As stressful as such an event is as must love and support they should be shown.

So when I asked Cadence later on what did she do and how was she feeling she said this; that she felt like she had fallen asleep and that when she realized that we weren't around she stood still. She said she stayed in the same spot and didn't move until she saw that lady, the same lady that told me to stand still. Was this lady an angel? Yes, we all are indeed.

Belief Statement: I'm sure I'll understand and learn more about why this all happened but for now I feel comforted. I am more aware of peace then I've been in a long time. I'm gaining understanding while losing nothing.

Spirit Statement: I know I understand because this happens when comforted. I am aware of peace and understanding in everything.

Blessings to you all! Know that we are okay and we are truly all loved. It's easy for us to say oh, this was a good day for them because they found her. However, this is still judgement that we are all learning to live without. It may take many more life times before we are all there, but the reality is is all is good because all is God.