Stuck in the sand.....
Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 11:56 am
Hello EveryOne, I'd like to share something that happened yesterday, almost like a test of my faith?
Something truly remarkable happened at the beach. We got stuck in the sand, and all at once, after it became quite clear that we wouldn't be able to get out, I felt an overwhelming sense that all would be fine; to trust God that somebody would be along shortly to help us. Well, not 5 minutes passed when a young me-laddo came passed us in his fancy quad bike. He stopped and looked at us digging sand away and Phil commented under his breath: "oh great! he's probably thinking, 'haha, what an idiot!" But I just knew he wasn't.
He came over and offered to help us pull the car out with his bike, to no avail! I went off in search of planks and Phil thanked him and said: "Never mind, at least you tried, cheers anyway!" "Sorry? You think I am going to leave you like this? Are you joking? With three children and the growing darkness?" and off he went to fetch his 4x4!
The moment the car came out of the sand, we all whooped for joy! You know that feeling. Phil went over to thank our Angel and all but hugged him.
We had a celebratory beer and he told us that he never went that way usually. Always, he drove his bike on the actual beach, or the dust road. We got stuck in between and it well hidden with dunes. (He fishes there every W/E) But, this time, he said I had a huge urge to come here and when I saw you I knew God had led me here!"
I must admit, my whole body went all tingly and goosebumpy.
After he'd left Phil announced: "Right! Whenever we see anybody in need of help, nomatter what, we will help them!" Duh!!
After the kids fell asleep, Phil and I Aum-ed ourselves to sleep. Yeah! Phil! And in the morning....I woke up looking like the elephant man. Mozzies had given me botox in the night! hahaha. My eyelid got bitten too and when we went for brekkie, the waitress gave Phil such a withering look. Laughing Oh well!
Sorry I went on there, but I had to share that one.
Love, Pet XXXX
Something truly remarkable happened at the beach. We got stuck in the sand, and all at once, after it became quite clear that we wouldn't be able to get out, I felt an overwhelming sense that all would be fine; to trust God that somebody would be along shortly to help us. Well, not 5 minutes passed when a young me-laddo came passed us in his fancy quad bike. He stopped and looked at us digging sand away and Phil commented under his breath: "oh great! he's probably thinking, 'haha, what an idiot!" But I just knew he wasn't.
He came over and offered to help us pull the car out with his bike, to no avail! I went off in search of planks and Phil thanked him and said: "Never mind, at least you tried, cheers anyway!" "Sorry? You think I am going to leave you like this? Are you joking? With three children and the growing darkness?" and off he went to fetch his 4x4!
The moment the car came out of the sand, we all whooped for joy! You know that feeling. Phil went over to thank our Angel and all but hugged him.
We had a celebratory beer and he told us that he never went that way usually. Always, he drove his bike on the actual beach, or the dust road. We got stuck in between and it well hidden with dunes. (He fishes there every W/E) But, this time, he said I had a huge urge to come here and when I saw you I knew God had led me here!"
I must admit, my whole body went all tingly and goosebumpy.
After he'd left Phil announced: "Right! Whenever we see anybody in need of help, nomatter what, we will help them!" Duh!!
After the kids fell asleep, Phil and I Aum-ed ourselves to sleep. Yeah! Phil! And in the morning....I woke up looking like the elephant man. Mozzies had given me botox in the night! hahaha. My eyelid got bitten too and when we went for brekkie, the waitress gave Phil such a withering look. Laughing Oh well!
Sorry I went on there, but I had to share that one.
Love, Pet XXXX
Thanks for sharing Petra. Life is full of mysteries...
bless his heart 
Oh I am so frigging embarrassed about this....soon after he left I asked Phil what his name was, and he looked slightly perplexed before replying: "I dunno!" 
I could try to be more understanding to their needs but I am afraid they would see right through me. Besides...my first instinct is a quick swat when they take a nip outta me. reflex... I think my blood is their dessert. So full of sugar it is. 
People have always thought me "weird" for allowing those cute lil creatures to suck my blood... They only sting a while and like Mathilda, the cuties do not bother me much... AND you get to watch them fill up and peacefully go off to do their mosquito-ey duties!!!! 