Sweet Grace

Living in an area where temperatures stay below zero for 5-6 months of the year, can be quite challenging at times. It can be hard on people, and vehicles as well. One day in a December past, a couple of our people had some difficulty and needed to get to the hospital. This was just after a cold snap and being snowed in for about a week, the weather warmed up, the snow plow came by, and the car started. It was a godsend.

Off they went to the hospital, about an hour and forty-five minutes away. It was a long drive, everyone praying with as much faith as they could muster. They did safely get to the hospital and were admitted.

It was late at night when leaving the hospital and a storm had moved in. The temperature was only around -12C, with wet snow falling fast. The driver ran out to the parking lot to bring the car to the hospital door, but something had gone wrong with the car.

The driver tried again and again to start the car, but it just would not start. With all the cold and wet, the engine would not even turn over! It was a scary situation: What would he do with his passengers? How would he get them home? Who could he call for help in this strange city? He turned to prayer, asking Father what to do. And the sweet small voice came: Put it in second, and it will start. The driver moved the gearshift to second, and started the car. It started right up!

It may have been a small grace for outsiders, but after all the stress of getting to the hospital, and going through incredible trama, it was a sweet grace that showed Heavenly Father was still paying close attention to our lives, even during those extreme situations of loss and terror.

The driver wiped away the tears and squinted to see the road through the storm, as he pulled up to the hospital doors to pick up the grieving passengers.

Even through times of great sorrow, our Heavenly Parents are there watching us, helping us, grieving right along side us. May the Lord be blessed forever!