Sooo... yesterday I was at the Shedd aquarium with my second cousins and their families, which was about 10 people in all. There were four little girls, 8, 2, 1, and a 5-month old. We all got in free because of a thing my cousin's husband got online for a Christmas party there. It was tons of fun- we got to see a bunch of cool shows and see the aquariums all day. But we stopped in at this guest lounge area, and I was playing with the little kids. I guess I was distracted, because on our way out, I was putting little 1-year old Sarah into the stroller, and I completely forgot to grab my purse off the table. We went downstairs to this dolphin area, and I realized I didn't have it. In the course of ten minutes, I had left it in the lounge. Quickly running up there, I had a sinking feeling, and it was indeed gone. I checked all over - lost and found throughout the day, bathroom, upstairs and down, but nothing. I called the banks and my dad, praying that either we would find it or the person wouldn't use the cards before I could called the banks. I also had some checks written out to me and a phone in there, but that's ok because I have an old phone a friend let me borrow that will work. Thanks Reb!!! Sorry Diego I lost the phone you lent me!
Throughout the whole ordeal, I surprisingly was not freaking out as much as I normally would. I know my parents were praying I wouldn't worry about it, and I actually didn't (very much). God allowed each "important" item in my purse to get taken care of, and now I have learned a few things through it. First, purses and wallets are all going to burn at the end of all things. :) I do realize money can be important in life, but God is letting me know that He can take care of all that, giving me a presence of mind (and also a great dad) to take care of the necessary details. Secondly, people are much more important than things! I knew that in my heart, but having to realize it in such a difficult way was good for me. My cousin's husband Dan, after expressing how bad he felt about me losing it was like, "Well, at least you're alive and well, no one was hurt, no one's bleeding..." SO TRUE! :) Third, it's so crucial that we develop a sense of eternity, not the silly things of this life. Whenever we get so emotionally attached to things here, we forget to focus on the Real King, Christ. This might also be a good preparation for living in Sao Paulo, since it's not exactly uncommon to have things stolen right off you on the buses, streets, etc. :)
Anyways, that was my Saturday adventure. In some ways, I'm thankful this happened, not that I'm glad to have to deal with all the issues, but that God taught me a lot through it. Who knows? Maybe someone can get some use out of my Chicago train pass that was also in there. :)
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