The Surprise Diner

It was 2 pm on the same Thursday as spoken of before. I had finished the test and had enough time to go to the cafe for lunch. But after the stressful morning, I wanted to visit with Dr. Steen. Somehow things never seem as bad when I can talk with him, so I stopped at his office, and he was not there, but his hours said he would be in the lab until 4. I thought I might just catch him alone and get to talk to him, but alas, when I arrived another was already there. I didn't feel as comfortable talking around him, so I just listened to the instruction.

I had come wanting some time, just a few minutes I could make go a long way in my mood. I thought I might stay until Dr. Steen was free, but I realized that wouldn't work when two more people arrived.

I finally felt more in the way then anything and started to leave. Only then did I realize how hungry I was and that the cafe was closed. I decided to stay nearby that I could catch Dr. Steen to talk before he left. I focused on my chemistry homework for Friday and watched the clock.

At last my patience paid off, Dr. Steen came by. But I could see in his walk that he was going somewhere and wouldn't have the time for me. I realized anew how hungry I was when he told me he was heading home for lunch, but would be back. I thought about the beans I had back home, but thought I might wait until he came back to speak with him. So I started to work ahead in FB.

At about 4:45, I got a text saying that Pastor Dan was not coming at 5, but at 5:30 to take all the students from NY out to diner. I had forgotten about this and was happy to hear that I would get food. I am usually good about fasting, but I can't eat anything in the morning if I am going to fast and I had eaten that morning. Then at 5:10, Ross, another friend from NY, told me that Pastor Dan was there now.

I enjoyed that meal with Pastor Dan and his wife, I had missed them from working at Camp Cherokee. The wonderful thing about it was that God knew I needed some time with people, no it wasn't my choice of quality time, but I got to get off campus which is rare for me. And He knew how hungry I was and provide the meeting to involve food too. Basically, He knew me well enough to feed both my emotional and physical hunger all in one meeting. And I was also encouraged to do canvassing even though Pastor Dan is the director of a camp. Isn't God amazing?