God's Speed

Have you ever noticed when your life gets really busy and you don't take the time to slow down, God makes that time for you?

That's how this week has been for me. School was busy, hectic, and out of routine. I was ready just for a night at home, cleaning the house before I go to North and South Carolina, and getting everything ready for the next couple of weeks being non-stop. Well, God made sure I took that time today.

Last night on my way home my car decided it was going to break. The Tension Pulley (a very important piece of my car) fell completely off causing my Explorer to lose power steering, over heat, and the alternator to stop. Thankfully God also provides the rescue in these situations. I made it safely into the Lowe's parking lot, which is the place I needed to go to deposit my check also. I called John (Montana Dad) Dustin and he came to my aid. He hung out with me while I waited for AAA to tow the car and then took me home.

It's quite the story, because the car didn't get towed to the right place so I ended up having a friend follow me and I drove it the 2 miles to the correct shop. The slowing down part comes in the picture today. I was supposed to go watch one of my students from Great Falls swim in Whitefish. Unfortunately because the car was in the shop I didn't get to do it. Thankfully tomorrow I will still get a chance.

As I walked from 10:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., just wandering Kalispell, I realized that God wanted some personal time. I must admit I have been slacking big time. Why don't we ever learn that life is so much better when we keep Him #1? Why does it take Him to tell us to slow down and look towards Him? He showed me a beautiful and amazing sight today...His creation...that I never take the time to look at when I'm driving. But it is interesting what you see when you are on foot.

He sent another knight in shining armor to help me today. Cameron picked me up from my wandering so I could get my laundry done and then took me to pick up my car once it was finally done. God is amazing and has provided me with so many friends, sorry He had to slow me down to realize it. Thanks for being one of those friends!!

P.S. Mandi, the pictures are coming. In all the chaos this week, they are still sitting on my chair ready to be downloaded.