June 2, 2020
I had another “surrounded by His favor” moment on this past
weekend! I decided to mow the yard. But, when I started the mower it began to
blow out blue smoke—big billows of it! It got worse and worse. I was
embarrassed to be seen driving it. It had never done that before. I figured
that the engine was blown and or that the rings had broken. Now I was going to
have to drive to Lancaster and bring home the mower that I had just taken
there. And I would need to get the motor on this mower rebuilt for $500 or so.
But I stopped at this little lawn mower shop located in a guy’s garage not far from
my home. When I explained my problem he said, “Oh, you blew a head gasket. You can
fix that yourself! You’re good with mechanics." I was so relieved! He had
just saved me a bundle of money.
I decided to ask him what made him an interesting person and
that launched him into a 45-minute dialog about his very colorful life! I felt
like I had gotten free advice and a good friend! Plus, when I got home, the
neighbor boy, Matt, said that he would mow the yard for me the next day! Which
he did. When I tried to give him $30 for his efforts, he refused the money. Now
Karen says she will make him a batch of chocolate chip cookies instead! (and I will
get to eat some!)
So, I decided to take the advice of my book, “Created to Commune”
and "not let God's blessings find a dead end in my pocket!" I sent
the $30 to a friend whom I knew could use it, or more likely, would find a way
to pass it on and keep the blessings moving!
