AMAZING FAVOR

I am on my knees giving thanks and so very humbled ....

My car is a 2005 Prius and my husband drives a 2006 Mazda. Most recently, we talked about the possibility of financing a new car because his transmission needed repair. In the end, we opted for repairs because we like the comfort of no car payments.

About a month ago, Greg began working on the Prius headlamps because they were yellow and looking old. He spent many hours with water and sandpaper trying to restore the look and never finished with the final steps.  Around the same time, I also obtained an estimate to have the spoiler painted along with headlamp restoration. The estimate to paint the spoiler was $298.65 and another $300 to clean and restore the headlamp plastic. We decided to put my cosmetic car repairs on hold until the income picks up and spent our reserves to repair the transmission in his car.

Two weeks ago, someone backed into my car at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheater. His insurance company wrote me a check for $563.91 to repair damage. I am not sure how or why (I choose to believe its grace and favor from God) but the cosmetic blemishes on the spoiler/hatch of my car were included in the repair of my bumper after my simple question - what would you charge to include this at the time you do the bumper repair? Wow - included! I highly recommend this generous and thoughtful repair shop - RIGHT!

Last night, Greg and I picked up my car from Prestige Auto Body Express on Jeronimo in Lake Forest. It was around dusk and neither of us had noticed when we headed out to drive UBER for the evening. This morning, in the daylight I noticed something surprising about my car...  All four of the plastic head and tail lamp covers where clear - no longer foggy looking.  Keep in mind, I never pointed out, suggested, or mentioned anything about my headlamps to the repair shop since Greg had been working on them.

Today, Greg and I feel blessed because this just seems impossible - unbelievable - that the hassles of an accident could take care of to-do-items on our wait list.

THANK YOU!

PRESTIGE AUTO BODY EXPRESS 

If you need bumper or dent repair

ask for DAVE and tell him Susan Rae sent you!

25252 Jeronimo Rd

Lake Forest, CA

92630

Meet Brenda

Sometimes I have experiences that are so profound that I can't let go of the thoughts.

Recently, Real Estate listings have been lacking -

With income down and  health challenging my early morning wake up, I started driving UBER when I feel rested, over the weekend.

UBER Is giving me opportunities to meet people I would otherwise never know and see neighborhoods and amazing homes all across Orange County, as well as a little extra income for groceries, travel money and air fare to visit grandchildren. So far, I'm liking this opportunity to earn a little more cash.

Purpose Driven - MY GRANDCHILDREN

Aiden, Kasey, Riley, Cody, Anakin and Elisabeth are in Arizona!

Aiden was born August 12 2016

Kodey, Cassie, Brad, Riley, Kasey

Elisabeth and Anakin

Emma and Payton

Payton and Emma are in North Carolina,

Tatum, Cason, and Meia

Cason, Tatum and Meia are living on the island of Maui.

Tatum

MY thoughts on OUR HUMAN FRAILTY (continued)

SOOO the other night, I was out later than expected as someone requested a ride from a local concert venue. They requested rides to Yorba Linda and La Habra - a good hour away and it was after midnight.

- On the way home, around 2 am in La Habra, I met BRENDA.  As I pulled up to the stop light, I glanced over at items on the side walk. The were some boxes, newspaper, and a grocery cart. As I looked a little closer, I noticed movement. Peering out of the dark, were two beautiful eyes.

My first thought  - I can give her my tip money.

Full of compassion and energy, I slowly approached her after parking my car in a well lit area at the corner gas station. My fist full of tip money. I said hello and asked, "How can I help you?"

She replied, "I don't have anything to wash my hands. I would like to have some water, towels and tissue for my nose." "My nose is bothering me."

Taking my fist full of cash, I promptly purchased two bottles of water, a large roll of paper towel, and a nice box of soft tissue. When I returned, she was trying to find a clean place to put these items. Obviously not an easy task when living on the sidewalk. She looked cold so I offered her my prized sweater that my son had given me for Christmas. I was relieved that she said no and showed me her sweater on top of the cart.

I thought it odd when she asked if I were Catholic or Christian since we both believe in Jesus and follow his teachings. I answered, "I am a Christian." She said, "Oh, I am Catholic." then she smiled. I was taken by her beauty and commented how beautiful she is. She shook her head and said, "no". We exchanged names and that is when I asked Brenda if I could pray for her.

It broke my heart to see her alone and lacking a soft comfortable safe place to sleep. I cried out to God and I cried all the way home wondering what happened that led to this lifestyle. She did not want me to call anyone. She did not want the attention or police as she said she did not want to go back to jail. So alone - so sad -

On the way home, I realized that this could be me - if it were not for government programs, my family support and friends who have helped me in my time of need.  When I arrived home, I gave my husband Greg a big hug because I was not alone; I thanked God for the comfortable bed that we have and for the ability to close my eyes and sleep without fear.

NOTE: Isaiah 58:7-11 When you see the naked, that you cover him; and that you not hide yourself from your own family. If you take the yoke away from your midst, the finger-pointing and you feed the hungry and satisfy the afflicted person, then your light will rise like the sun in obscurity and your darkness will be like the noonday and LORD will guide you continually and satisfy your very being in drought, and relieve your bones.