As our family sat on the side of the highway in yet another broken item, our jeep, I laughed in an it’s-not-really-funny sort of way. Minutes later a friend just happened to be driving our same route, and she spotted us. She quickly stuffed our family into her minivan and graciously took us home. Walking up my driveway, I thought about how good it is that we don’t have to do life alone.
I entered my house and the phone was ringing. I didn’t catch the call in time, but when I listened to the message, it was another friend, “We saw your jeep, and just wanted to make sure you guys were all right.” Yes, it’s good to share our life with others.
Later when my husband went back to assess the hunk of junk, he noticed a man and a woman looking into the windows. As he got closer, he realized he knew these people, more friends. “We were just passing, and wanted to see if we could help.” Nope, we are not alone.
Trying to figure out this whole GRACIOUS GIVING thing is easier when I look around and see the variety of people God has woven into our life. What an amazing gift He has given me, the gift of friends.
18 comments:
Oh I'm so sorry! I hate it when a bunch of things break at once!!! Glad to see you have lots of friends looking out for you!
As much as it sucks to have things break down like that, what a blessed reminder it turned out to be! You aren't alone and it's wonderful to live life knowing that.
You had it coming with that dishwasher! :)
But, seriously, don't forget we can give you the WP hookup on discounts. We have connections. Sorry to hear that all is falling apart, but thankful for your good friends that care about you. You are a good friend, and all of that love you give comes back to you when you need it!
Love you!
Rachel and Pink Planet,
You are right. It does stink, but I am continuously amazed by the quality people I'm surrounded by!
Lor,
What are you trying to say about the dishwasher? What? You don't think jamming the green chair under the handle made everything better? Well...you are right! Yes, we need a WP discount, but first we need to work on transportation. For now, handwashing baby!
Oh, yes...friends are a treasure for sure....
So sorry for all the breakdowns!
I truly believe that my friends are part of my family. Hopefully you won't have any further breakdowns.
I have chills reading this. You're so right...we're not alone!
Praying that things are on their way to being restored soon for you!
Big Fat Mama
Ugh...sorry! You can count me in for a broken fridge, and it was only 7 years old! Your attitude is fantastic though; thank goodness for friends, and for a God we can depend on.
I'm cracking up at your comment on my blog!! :-) I have the 4-chin syndrome myself - yuck! I seriously took about 40 pictures just to get that ONE. Yes, really. ;-)
I've had a recent issue with things breaking too. Love that your friends are there for you. A gift for sure. :)
Thanks for visiting my blog recently. So fun to find yours in return. Love it!!
You are such the example of gracious giving. Thank you for asking how I am. I just am in awe of the connections one can make just by blogging and commenting. Thank you for being a sweet friend.
I am recovering well. I have spent the last 2 nights writing for things other than my blog, but I hope to have a new post up soon.
I will pray that things stop breaking! Ack!
Just the other day I broke a small thing that mattered to me more than I realized. So frustrating.
But...I love in your story how the broken Jeep brought out the love and concern of all these people in your life!
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Oh, sorry to hear so much is breaking! Seems like those kinds of things do happen in multiples.
But great to hear that your life is filled with so many true friends! Can't beat that! :o)
I think we have all been through stuff like this. Cars break. Washers leak. Handle breaks off lunch box. Grrrr! But, your post about "not being alone" is so true. Even if everyone else has 'broken stuff' too, we can share in the misery!
So the tire blew out of our other car today...just wanted to share!
You poor thing, I'm sorry to hear of all the breakages! You're handling it well. I don't think it's a coincidence that you're on this journey of Gracious Giving - and encountering a bunch of obstacles along the way. One of our pastors just gave a message, when you want to do something great for God, the enemy will go through all his game plans to stop you.
I'm glad you've got great friends willing to help! It's cool how they came when you need them most. Hope you get your tire fixed or replaced from today!
Thanks for stopping by my site, hope you have a better night!
We went through a season like this last year. On new year's eve when we had a house full of company our oven burner caught fire and I watched as a line of fire traveled through my oven like those Wile E. coyote trails of gun powder to the mother load of dynamite. That was only the beginning. But we still had a good time. Friends matter in life, don't they? I love the way you see this silver lining, Amy.
life would be very empty without friends. rose
My mother always says things come in three's - be it good fortune, bad news. things breaking down, or whatever. They certainly never come alone.
But what amazing friends and community spirit you live with.
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