December 31, 2008

I have many pictures to post from our time in Florida but first want to share how the Lord protected us last week!

On our way to Orlando we took separate cars. Jonathan and Taylor were over 2 hours ahead (given our many stops) when something quite alarming happened. We were travelling on I-95- going about 75 mph in the left-hand lane when all of a sudden our tire blew. As the car began to shake I began screaming "Praise you Jesus!" over and over :). After swerving for several minutes we did a 360 across all 3 lanes amidst a very busy interstate! Preparing for some kind of impact-the car miraculously came to a stop on the shoulder- actually pointing in the right direction- completely safe! Cars pulled over both in front and behind both to help and to attest to the miracle that not one car hit another. If that wasn't enough...how the Lord provided next amazed us.

The car we're driving is used but new to us. We didn't even think to check if our spare had enough air or if we had the needed wrench to change the tire. Little did we know-both were needed. About 5 cars pulled over and no one had the necessary wrench. Mirielle and I were sitting on a bin of Christmas presents on the side of I-95 when we decided we should pray. We simply asked the Lord if He would please provide us with the correct wrench and quickly since it was getting dark. (A side note...we called 911 and were informed that road side service didn't change tires :) ) We finished our prayer and looked up to see a car pulling up! Miri said "Wow He answered quick!" Yes he did. The Lord sent us a naval officer with the correct wrench! He had seen us with our heads down thinking we were distraught! Ha-how wonderful it was to inform him that we were praying and the Lord sent him!

It was at this point when we realized the spare needed air. Bill and our 'answer to prayer' went off to get air for the tire while Miri and I sat on the side of I-95 - now praying for safety! Literally a few seconds later a van pulled over and began backing up towards us. Not the scenario I wanted to find ourselves in! The passenger side window rolled down and they introduced themselves as Christians who wanted to help! The husband handed me his business card and turns out they own a company (sponsored by Yamaha) who offer seminars to train men and women how to use church sound systems! They stayed with us until we were safely on the road.

Within a few moments Bill returned with the spare and we were shortly on our way.

We started our vacation very thankful for the Lord's glorious provision and protection! Isn't God good?