I hate it when life doesn’t go according to plan. I’m a meticulous planner who lives by my calendar. My husband jokes that I even have to pencil in time for him. But I love being organized and knowing what to expect. I’m not a huge fan of surprises. Well, this past weekend—nothing went according to plan. As I sit here and reflect on it, I’ve come to some very important realizations. 1. My plan is not always God’s plan, so I need to let it go and follow His lead! 2. Surprises can be a really good thing. In writing, a lot of authors will tell you their characters...