Footprints in the Snow

Earlier this morning--
I was on my way to the Starbucks downtown.
As I looked back at the footprints in the snow,
I noticed there was only one set of footprints.
This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you would walk with me all the way,
but I have noticed that during the most troublesome time in my life, in Ithaca,
there is only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why in times when I needed you most,
you should leave me."
The Lord replied, "John...
I love you despite how dumb you can be.
When you saw only one set of footprints in the snow,

it is because I walk ON TOP of the snow,

...like Legolas"