Help for the journey

--by Ebbtide, posted Apr 25, 2008

This past weekend my mother and I drove from central Idaho to central Oregon and because gas prices are so high we brought along gas cans to fill up whenever we hit lower prices along the way.

At one of the rest areas along the way we encountered a man and his father who were on their way to a family gathering. They had started their journey, they told us, with just enough gas money for the trip. But along the way a car part broke and they had to use all of their gas money to get it fixed.

So, they were in need of gas and we had several cans of gas in the back. My mother gave them enough to reach the next town. (Several other kind people had given him money for gas once he got there :).

Yep, that's my story. He was really happy and talked with my mom quite a bit. My mother is a practicing Christian so he left with a prayer as well.

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Posted by Ebbtide
Apr 25, 2008
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MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That is very nice that you helped him out. Thanks for caring and sharing your story!

lOVEBUG wrote: Taking gas along would never of occured to me, it sounds dangerous, but I am pleased you listened to your inner voice There are no accidents in life. you were on a mission to help

megumi wrote: WOW! How God does use us. Though we may not know it He is always in control.
May the God of all Peace be with you daily.

lovbitz1290 wrote: thats something everyday people would not do i love your mom then

lovebug wrote: Dear Ebbtide, I can see because I do have a printer. I printed out your story. I did see, I have read this story before and even made a comment. So I looked at my comment, which I have totally forgotten. Now I have to change my comment just a little bit. Your mother did teach you to be a practicing Christian and you did learn that lesson very well. Thanks I needed that.PEACE

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