God turned "a rock thrown by the enemy" into a "Beautiful Gemstone"

We haven't seen all the Beauty yet...but we've seen some of it. (I've posted several times in one week now, just so you know, I won't be posting that often every time) for those of you who didn't know...we were on a temporary work project in TX since last December. Continuing from the last post when we were on our way home...we spent time with some really awesome friends in TN, Steve and Mary Ellen. You fit right in the south with your amazing "hospitality"!;) Our boys had a blast together!...And were not ready to leave...they prolonged our stay with every imaginable excuse!

I love true friends to share with...

On Tuesday as we were merrily driving on Rt. 81 in the rain as a result of "Tropical storm, Lee" when all of a sudden POP! The front driver side tire blew out and the ride is on! There's no doubt the Angels were guiding us because we couldn't, the steering rod had busted and there's nothing we could do! And with our rig with the trailers behind and all, it could have been real ugly! Fortunately the wheel turned left into the guardrail which we smashed part of the way and the wheel with no more tire got stuck under the guardrail the rest of the way till we stopped. Beyond the guardrail was a deep ditch with trees! I just try not to go there!!! And we stopped just as the guardrail ended after scraping a good 300 ft. The kind ambulance crew then transported the kids and I to a nearby hotel while Lee stayed and worked through the legal stuff...scatter brained I go to check in while the crew stays out with the kids, oh where's my purse?? The (dare I say grouchy) receptionist looked at me like I'm crazy...rightly so...whoever checks in at a hotel with no money!? I go out and wonder what next to do?? I call hubby...no answer. I do need money to check in! I'm used to him takin care of these kind of things. Ok, just humble yourself. I told her the situation and till it was all said and done she gave us a room 25% off with no money till Lee came 6 hours later to pay and she called the room and said if the kids and I are hungry we should come down to the hotel restaurant and she will pay for our food till Lee gets there. She was now a different person then when I first walked in! How many times do I judge someone without knowing what their situation is!? The kind ambulance crew escorted us to our room. Another beauty...the tow truck driver seemed to be in a terrible mood complaining to Lee about his Dominant boss and Lee was able to encourage him and speak life into him! We safely arrived home on Wed. night. The truck may be totaled and we're sorry for that although we aren't at fault. We are Praising our Maker and we are enjoying each other!

Last evening we did and tonite we will be enjoying our LA friends along with some other great friends! "Home" for now is at our "kidney brother" who my hubby gave a kidney to 8 years ago. He is sooooo amazing and unselfish for welcoming a riot like us in his home! How we love and appreciate him! A cool bachelor! Nope, you can't have him!...we like him just the way he is!

Y'all stay safe with all the flooding around here...Have a great weekend and we look forward to seeing all our church family and friends here in PA!

I was kindly asked not to post pics of the accident so I'll post the kids excitement...

 

In walking distance from our hotel...boys loved it!