July 26th – Our 27th Wedding Anniversary
The morning of our anniversary, July 26th, my car was repossessed just as we were getting ready for a four-day trip to the mountains. Despite the circumstances, I felt an incredible peace. After praying for the man who came to collect the car, I thanked the Lord for the blessing that the car had been in my life. I was so grateful for the four years He had allowed me to use it. Since He had provided the car, it was His to take back and use for His purposes.
As the car was being towed away, I prayed that its next owner would experience as much joy with it as I had. I was in tears, but they weren’t tears of sadness—they were tears of gratitude.
Tom’s Perspective
While loading up my car for our trip, I noticed a tow truck turning the corner. I realized immediately they were coming for one of the cars and hoped it wasn’t mine, which I had just finished packing. When the driver backed up to Linda’s car, I felt a mix of relief and urgency. I ran inside to tell Linda to come out so we could quickly remove her belongings.
The driver seemed nervous when I approached him, but he agreed to give us a moment to get everything out of Linda’s car. We managed to retrieve her belongings, watched the car being towed away, and then set off for our trip.
A Heart Full of Praise
Even though my car had just been repossessed, my heart was filled with peace that surpasses all understanding. Our time in the mountains was incredible—immersed in God’s Word, worship, and praise. I kept feeling that this was a period of preparation and "shoring up" for harder days ahead.
We even spent two hours recording “our story” to ensure we wouldn’t forget all that God had done for us up to that point.
August 2nd – Another Car Taken
The following Thursday, August 2nd, Tom’s car was also repossessed. That evening, we had already planned to have dinner with some friends. We used the opportunity to share with them how God was working in our lives.
Once again, we were reminded of His glory and sovereignty, which kept us from falling into despair.
Tom’s Perspective
The doorbell rang, and it was the same tow truck driver who had taken Linda’s car. He said, “I’m here for the other car” and asked if we were doing okay. His compassion and kindness were remarkable—most tow drivers prefer to take the car quickly and avoid any interaction with the owners.
Fortunately, I had already moved most of my belongings out of the car. There were just a few last things to grab before he hooked it up and drove off. God had given me a heads-up, so I wasn’t surprised or upset when the car was taken.
Through it all, we held on to the peace and assurance that God was in control. These experiences deepened our faith and reminded us of His constant presence in our lives.
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