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Black Clouds

Album: 41: In Hot Pursuit

Episode: 527

Lesson/Theme: God’s presence in tough times

Bible Verse: Job 31:4, Romans 8:28

Characters: Joanne, Connie

Writer: Bob Hoose

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Original Air Date: October 4, 2003

Last Air Date: May 11, 2005

Description:
A fierce storm interrupts Joanne and Connie’s road trip, forcing them to take cover at Ethel’s Diner. Ethel, an eccentric woman to say the least, mostly sees only "floods and traveling fools who’ve lost their way" at her out-of-the-way greasy spoon. Yet the three ladies are about to meet a very special visitor. Ten-year-old Lindy comes into the diner, soaking wet from "taking a walk." Joanne can tell she is a hurting little girl, but cannot get her to open up. When the diner is struck by lightning, it seems Lindy will have to stay for awhile. With all of them a little scared in the darkness, Connie talks about how much fun rainy days are at Whit’s End. Her "cheering up" is cut off by the sound of falling tree branches outside. Lindy claims the storm is her fault; “God made me bad luck,” she says. After much concern from Connie and Joanne, Lindy tells them that both her parents have died. Though the Imagination Station is miles away, Lindy, Connie, Joanne, and Ethel are transported into the story of Noah...by using their imaginations! Having to build an ark, get laughed at, and live closely with animals for a year seems unlucky to Lindy, but God used those events to save the lives of Noah and his family. Lindy is still bitter when her foster mother shows up to take her home, until Lindy learns that she wants to adopt her! The girl and her new mom hug, and the sun breaks through the clouds.

Questions:
Was it "luck" that the storm came up and caused Connie, Joanne and Lindy to meet? If not, what was it? Did Lindy deal with her bitterness in the right way? Why or why not? How could remembering a Bible story help you get through a hard time?