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another kind of seperation anxiety...

This morning my husband was on his way to a clients home, driving on a back country road , which is a very curvy road surrounded by water on both sides, it is a beautiful drive most days... 

He got to an intersection; a 2 way stop... he stopped and then he turned right to continue on, only his steering wheel kept spinning, he lost control of the car!! 

Thankfully he had just stopped, so he was not going fast and was able to stop the vehicle without an incident and ended up in front of a little bar.  At this same moment I awoke ( earlier than usual) and got up and called him... ( unaware what was happening), he was like " Wow! I was just gonna call you!  ( I love those moments!)

So... he is begins telling me this story - as he is getting out of the car to try and figure out what happened... he looks under the car and can't believe his eyes!! The entire car had seperated from the chassis, the engine and eveything had dropped about 5 inches to the ground!!  The car was in two pieces - a top and a bottom!!

I woke up our daughter and we drove to meet him and give him a ride home and figure out what to do next...

As I drove on this same road he had just driven, I began to realize what God had done this day.  I drove by the same lakes on this winding road that he had just passed. My stomach was churning... I thought to myself... what if this would have happened only a few minutes sooner, he could have ended up in one of the lakes, or he could have lost control and had an impact with oncoming traffic - then my imagination grew bigger -what if he had been on his way up north on the interstate? How many peoples lives could have been affected if this car had split in two at 75 MPH??

But it didn't...God is so amazing!!

His protection is sovereign. In the midst of what most would deem a pretty bad deal - we were praising Him!

 We arrived to pick him up in front of the bar where the car decide to have it's "seperation anxiety" ( thought there needed to be some humor here somewhere!!) ...

Well, anyhow... as we pulled up; on the radio  (KTIS.FM) was playing -

Praise YOU in This Storm by Casting Crowns...

A fitting reminder that He is in control of all things and they will be made to glorify Him!

"Praise You In This Storm"

I was sure by now
That You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away

I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry
You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away

I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth

He is here for us in this storm, one that is raging against our finances, there is much more to this story, my husband works commission only and we face the next two weeks with no money coming in. There is no where to look but to Him for the answers... the favor is coming - I just know it - Thank You Jesus, that you protected my family today... We glorify Your name above all the earth!

I am thankful that my husband was protected today from any kind of tragedy.

I am thankful that although the car has been junked, we made $150!

I am thankful that friends have already offered the use of a car the next few days.

I am thankful for the unseen blessings that are coming from this seed of adversity.

I am thankful for the vehicle (unknown) that will replace this one.

I am thankful that we have another car that he can use until this one is replaced.

I am thankful that our refrigerator is full and we do not lack food.

Iam thankful for the protection from the Storms this weekend.

I am thankful for the unseen blessings that are coming our way soon!!!

Until then I'll carry my umbrella and Thank Him knowing He is with me...

Thank You Jesus!

Amen

Praise God

7:27 AM, Jun. 20, 2006 .. Posted by Tenniel

Praise God for his faithfulness and his protection. Hug your family and enjoy each other.

Here comes the sun -

10:08 AM, Jun. 20, 2006 .. Posted by TheresaMarie

Well how crazy is that? God is certainly watching our for your hubby. I'll be praying for sunny days in the near forcast & thanking God you are both safe & sound.

Life is an adventure :) Theresa

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10:45 AM, Jun. 20, 2006 .. Posted by OurHomeSweetHomeschool

Praising God with you for his faithfulness and protection!

Blessings,
Theresa

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10:05 PM, Jun. 20, 2006 .. Posted by OurHomeSweetHomeschool

We are practically neighbors! I'm about an hour from you in Winthrop! :o)

Thanks for the reply on my blog... I had to chuckle at your last paragraph. I will remember it tomorrow and hold my head high! Hopefully this is not something that will be repeated. He does tend to like to run "free". :S

I'm glad your dd is complient now... and yes, we live in MN ... we need to know how to swim.

Blessings,
Theresa