The Lord comes to our aid.........not once but twice in three days......

I believe that angels are sent to aid us in times of distress....the Bible cites examples...the Apostle Paul said that angels stood by his side through the night.....many other times angels are mentioned helping.......

A few days ago, my husband, Edward, was in town running errands and the van shut off in several lanes of traffic. He couldn't activate the hazard lights...he didn't dare try to get out because of traffic zipping by. Across the street, a tire and battery store was located, two men saw what was happening and came running to his aid....they pushed the van to the side, stopping traffic as they went......it was determined a new battery was needed even though the one in the van was installed in March. The facts: the van stopped in front of the store where the existing battery was purchased, two employees saw the dilema and acted.........installed a new battery at no charge.

Early today, Edward and I had appointments at a hospital in a neighboring town. He, for blood work, me for a bone density test. Afterwards, we stopped by McDonald's for coffee. He started the van and we made it a few feet to the exit drive when the van died. Same situation as earlier in the week. We looked at each other believing it couldn't be happening again.

Here we were blocking the exit....Edward wondering who should we call. I remembered we had joined Triple A road service a few weeks earlier.....it takes a few minutes to locate the card and call....the lady had many questions...meanwhile, dirty looks were coming our way. Finally, she said she would send a tow truck......

No one had offered to help......then a car stopped and two men, badly unkempt in appearance, asked if we had a problem. I would have been afraid had I met them on the street. Edward asked if they could help push the van back into a parking place. They immediately got out and easily manueverd the van back into the parking space......the entire time we were at McDonald's they were the only ones to stop and offer help..........Lord, help me not to judge a book by its cover........nor people by their outward appearance.......

We were so appreciative and quickly gave them each money......so, for the moment, we were at least safe. Shortly, a tow truck arrived and the driver and Edward determined it was the alternator. They thought, after jumping the battery off, that we might be able to drive across town to the garage. He followed and off we went. A few blocks later, we had to towed.

This was a new experience for us and for Wendy, the Windstar. Neither of us had ever ridden in a tow truck......the guy called ahead and made sure the air was on in the office. We were told we could wait in the office where there was seating and a TV.

Why I ever doubt that God is in control of every situation and has whatever is needed at His fingertips is beyond me. I know without a doubt several times He has sent angels in the form human beings to help me. I believe angels come in all colors, sizes and appearances........have you had an angel experience?