So, In my previous post, I was left stranded at the camp site with a a car that wouldn't start, and I'll be honest- fasting headache. I had turned down a ride to the lodge for food, because I thought, well, I thought I really should fast a little longer. I waited an hour, and got another call from AAA saying the tow truck was delayed an hour. That was my last straw.
I started out on a dusty road for a twenty minute walk to the lodge after fasting all day. I had no strength left, I was mentally, physically and emotionally done. I walked five minutes, and then I said a little prayer for a ride, because there was no way I was going to make it before the tow truck got there, and dinner was over.
A nice woman drove by, and stopped and offered me a ride. I must have looked pretty down cast, because most people are walking for the fun of it at Ensign ranch.I was so greatful for the ride, It reminded me of what one of the visiting seventies had taught us earlier, that God is aware of us and our needs.
I got to the ranch, and got some food. There wasn't much left, and the cups they had for water were super tiny. I said a prayer and ended my fast. As I looked around to go eat, I didn't see anyone I knew. They had all gone home. I wondered how I would get back down to my car in time for the tow truck, and then someone I knew appeared, and I told him the situation. He said he'd get food and be back to take me down.
I sad down, and ate half of what was on my plate, and then the tow truck driver called. He was there an hour early - or actually right on the original time. I had no ride to go back down, and I was a bit panicked. I prayed in my heart and looked around and instantly spoted another friend who drove me to my car, with the tow truck guy following us.
The tow truck guy had no problem jumping my car. Guess we just didn't have enough battery power going in before, He had a super jumper,so it was awesome. He was glad I had been up at the gate, because he said he never would have found the camp site.
Finally I was free to go home. As I did I had about an hour conversation with my Heavenly Father. There had been many miracles this weekend, and I know he had my back. Most of that conversation is private, of course, but I wanted to share a few things.
I feel like I've had some massive tenderizing of my heart this year. I feel likeI've been through a very unpleasnt process that I think eventually will make me more awesome. But its been painful, and I am currently supper to possibly over sensitive about everything. I talked with my Heavenly Father a bit about that, and some situations in my life that I currently view as impossible, just as Elder Christensen had the bike. But I know even if this is a unicycle, that God has my back, and yeah, im still sensitive, and probably going to cry a lot, but I know God knows me, and is aware of my needs, and what is going to happen, far in advance of what I do. I think he knew my dream camping trip was never going to happen, and Ithink he knew just exactly how to turn it into a positive experience with what I needed. I got everything I needed, and almost nothing that I had wanted.
I know that with God nothing is impossible, and with his help I will learn to find balance and confidence so I can handle the seemingly impossible challenges of life, and together, I will learn to ride this bike like a pro.
Speaking of riding bikes, I did a lot of that this weekend, and I am now really sore. but I had so much fun, and I am so greatful for all the new friends I met, and the old friends I met up with, and for a good friend or two who took care of me from a far. I have been blessed with some pretty great friends.
I started out on a dusty road for a twenty minute walk to the lodge after fasting all day. I had no strength left, I was mentally, physically and emotionally done. I walked five minutes, and then I said a little prayer for a ride, because there was no way I was going to make it before the tow truck got there, and dinner was over.
A nice woman drove by, and stopped and offered me a ride. I must have looked pretty down cast, because most people are walking for the fun of it at Ensign ranch.I was so greatful for the ride, It reminded me of what one of the visiting seventies had taught us earlier, that God is aware of us and our needs.
I got to the ranch, and got some food. There wasn't much left, and the cups they had for water were super tiny. I said a prayer and ended my fast. As I looked around to go eat, I didn't see anyone I knew. They had all gone home. I wondered how I would get back down to my car in time for the tow truck, and then someone I knew appeared, and I told him the situation. He said he'd get food and be back to take me down.
I sad down, and ate half of what was on my plate, and then the tow truck driver called. He was there an hour early - or actually right on the original time. I had no ride to go back down, and I was a bit panicked. I prayed in my heart and looked around and instantly spoted another friend who drove me to my car, with the tow truck guy following us.
The tow truck guy had no problem jumping my car. Guess we just didn't have enough battery power going in before, He had a super jumper,so it was awesome. He was glad I had been up at the gate, because he said he never would have found the camp site.
Finally I was free to go home. As I did I had about an hour conversation with my Heavenly Father. There had been many miracles this weekend, and I know he had my back. Most of that conversation is private, of course, but I wanted to share a few things.
I feel like I've had some massive tenderizing of my heart this year. I feel likeI've been through a very unpleasnt process that I think eventually will make me more awesome. But its been painful, and I am currently supper to possibly over sensitive about everything. I talked with my Heavenly Father a bit about that, and some situations in my life that I currently view as impossible, just as Elder Christensen had the bike. But I know even if this is a unicycle, that God has my back, and yeah, im still sensitive, and probably going to cry a lot, but I know God knows me, and is aware of my needs, and what is going to happen, far in advance of what I do. I think he knew my dream camping trip was never going to happen, and Ithink he knew just exactly how to turn it into a positive experience with what I needed. I got everything I needed, and almost nothing that I had wanted.
I know that with God nothing is impossible, and with his help I will learn to find balance and confidence so I can handle the seemingly impossible challenges of life, and together, I will learn to ride this bike like a pro.
Speaking of riding bikes, I did a lot of that this weekend, and I am now really sore. but I had so much fun, and I am so greatful for all the new friends I met, and the old friends I met up with, and for a good friend or two who took care of me from a far. I have been blessed with some pretty great friends.
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