Needle in a haystack

One day my boys and I were at a park with friends for a play-date. They had their bikes with them and rode all over the park. At one point they decided to play football with their helmets, and various other creative activities. They were generally all over a large part of this park.

After about an hour an a half, my youngest brings me his helmet, very distraught that one side of the little clip on the chin strap was missing from his helmet. Without the clip the helmet was no longer useful as it could not be strapped on. Since it was getting close to time to leave, I decided to take a look and see if I could find it.

I started walking and praying. "Lord, you know where this clip is. You know that Stephen can't wear the helmet without it. So what's the plan? Do you want him to not have a helmet for now? Do you want us to purchase another one? That's not in the budget at this time, but if that's what you want, I'll trust you for the money. Or do you want to show me where the clip is? Hear I am Lord - I'm listening."

And I kept listening and walking. First over in the large grassy area, then down the path a ways. Walking, listening and calmly, expectantly, scanning the ground as I went. I'm guessing about 15-20 mins went by. Then I came to a dirt area with a few trees in it. As I approached the first tree I heard a voice in my left ear say "Behind the tree". I said, "Oh, behind this tree?" and walked around to the back of the tree. There it was.

I was very greatful and thanked Him for showing me where it was. And Stephen thanked him too!