Yesterday I was on I-95 on the way to see a friend that I have not seen in almost 3 years, when this guy in the car next to mine starts honking his horn and waving his hand. For a second I thought he found me so extremely attractive and wanted my number, but no, no such luck, he was signaling that I had a flat tire.
I got off at the next exit and found a gas station. I asked the attendant to help me use the air machine (yeah, anything in regards to cars scare me even the air pump machine) . He tries and no air comes out. He says that the air machine is off and can only be turned on from inside the garage and of course the garage is locked and he doesn’t have the key.
So I proceed to another gas station 5 blocks away. I park near the air pump and get out of the car. This station doesn’t have an attendant and this air pump takes coins, so I am fumbling with my bag searching for quarters while calling my friend for advice .
At this moment a guy in a mechanic’s overall had just parked his car and walks over to me looking at the flat tire. He asks me if I need help changing the tire – more beautiful words were never spoken before!! I hung up on my friend and tell him that I have no idea what I am doing and that I need all the help I can get.
He tells me that he had just finished rescuing somebody and that is actually what he does for a living. He changes the tire. I ask him how much I can pay him. He says it would be nice if you can give me 10 or 20 dollars. I give him 30 dollars and he tries to return 10 dollars, but I am so grateful that to me he is worth much more, so I tell him to keep it.
He gives me his phone number so that if I am ever with car trouble I can always call him.
I feel so blessed, and this is just an example of it! I am truly blessed and this is another example. Well, I believe that we are all blessed but I am happy that I am able to realize it and be grateful for it.
Everything is the way it should be. There is no need to despair when you know that God is always on your side.
There was a reason why the first air pump didn’t work, otherwise I would have just put air and went on my way and would get flat again. By going to the second station I got the tire changed and was quickly and safely on the road again.
There are angels everywhere, this one was clear, but there are many instances throughout the day where we are assisted by angels and we don’t even realize!
catterel said:
AMEN to that! So often we don’t even notice the angels along our way – till it’s too late.
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A Star on the Forehead said:
So true, and this experience has made me more aware of angels! Many blessings! 🙂
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Julie Israel said:
Hooray for good Samaritans 🙂
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Hooray! Hooray! 🙂
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you reblogging! 🙂
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A Simple Village Undertaker said:
Great Story. Edified and re-blogged at http://villageundertaker.wordpress.com/2012/11/25/angels/
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you! I feel honored! 🙂
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sarafoley said:
Thank goodness 🙂 Are you American? In Australia where I live, we have the NRMA who I think of as white knights :). Every year we pay $80, and wherever we are, and whatever is wrong with the car, they will get us going again. i have lost count how many times i have used them (crappy cars) 🙂
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A Star on the Forehead said:
I am both Brazilian and American but I live in the US. We do have something called AAA and I think I should check their rates and be prepared for the next emergency!
I hope to visit Australia one day! Many blessings! 🙂
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sarafoley said:
🙂
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campfireshadows said:
Where God is concerned, there are non coincidences.
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A Star on the Forehead said:
…and God is concerned everywhere!! Many blessings! 🙂
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campfireshadows said:
You got that right 🙂
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Don't Quote Lily said:
Great message! It’s true, there are so many little things that we might not notice, but do show how lucky we are. 😀
I want to learn how to change my own tire sometime… I feel like guys just ASSUME girls don’t know anything about cars. Not always true. But who knows if I’ll actually ever attempt to do it. At least there are still people around who are willing to help strangers. 😀
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A Star on the Forehead said:
and I have once taken a class on how to change a tire, but I am always afraid that I am going to leave some screw unscrewed and the tire will fall off!!
I have no problem in letting this be a guy thing!!
Many blessings! 🙂
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Katie said:
How true, and what an amazing example!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
I am glad that you agree! I am sure there will be more examples if I start taking notice.
Many blessings and thank you for always reading! 🙂
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belleofthecarnival said:
Sometimes the best angels appear when you least expect it!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
You are right and I feel so blessed. I decided to keep my eyes open and to pay more attention to the unexpected miracles! Blessings! 🙂
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belleofthecarnival said:
They really are blessings! I hope you have a lovely week 🙂
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you! You too! 🙂
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bodhisattvaintraining said:
how wonderful! 🙂
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you! Blessings! 🙂
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thelastsongiheard said:
🙂 I can change a tyre (as we spell it in England LOL) – but I’m still touched by the offers of help I’ve had when I’ve had to do it in the past. There’s still some good people around 🙂
(Like yourself – thank you for showing your support for James on my blog 🙂 )
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A Star on the Forehead said:
I don’t know how to change a tire or tyre – lol and honestly I like it as being a man’s job 🙂
Your blog is great! Many blessings to you and James! 🙂
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K said:
What a beautiful story! I’m so glad you were able to receive help when you needed it and that you see the hand of God in your life! 🙂 What a marvelous blessing!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you! I do see the hand of God everywhere and I intend to become more and more aware of it! Many blessings to you! 🙂
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chris9911 said:
Hey, you should also make sure you find out the cause of your flat. It could be something minor as a nail puncture, or something more serious as overheating bearing/hub. Is the swapped out tire an exact match as its opposite tire, with same tread wear? Glad you got the help you needed!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
It was a wood splinter and I already got it fixed and is in the trunk. The swapped out tire is exact the same as the other 3. So all good for now. Thank you and blessings to you! 🙂
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chris9911 said:
That is one special wood splint, I’ve never seen a tire flat resulting from a piece of wood. Blessing back to you, Miss star.
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A Star on the Forehead said:
So now you have! I am special, not the average nail for me – lol.
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chris9911 said:
lol @ “For a second I thought he found me so extremely attractive and wanted my number, but no, no such luck”
sounds like something we used to do in high school when we would do stupid jestures next to a female driver, hoping she would write her phone number on the windshield with her lipstick.lol
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A Star on the Forehead said:
lol
(and it was a handsome guy too!!)
I don’t remember ever hearing or seeing kids doing that! It is probably before my time! lol
but I can never fault a boy (or man) for trying! 🙂
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chris9911 said:
shoulda put up your phone number with your lipstick.lol
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A Star on the Forehead said:
misses opportunity! will be ready with the lipstick next time!! 🙂
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chris9911 said:
there is nothing that says you can’t ask out an angel 🙂 The guy was good looking, courteous, caring, and looking out for damsel in distress. Glad we had this discussion.lol. Angels appeared this time, be sure to bag’em next time 🙂
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you for giving me your blessing – I actually thought it was a sin …but I am sure there will be more flat tires in my future and I will not miss an opportunity twice! Good night! 🙂
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chris9911 said:
I would just die if Santa Claus fixes your next flat tire.lol
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Santa Claus is too old for me!!
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chris9911 said:
I dont’ know, pull the beard off and see if there is a beau hiding behind the red suit.lol
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A Star on the Forehead said:
oh, I was actually thinking of the 80 year old old man, and not this handsome guy dressing up. I just need to have a better imagination! lol
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chris9911 said:
Look out all you angles and santas, here comes Wonder Woman! [insert 80s wonder woman theme song here] coming to Christmas celebration near you 🙂
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Look out MEN period!
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chris9911 said:
hahaha, I LOVE your holiday attitude 🙂
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A Star on the Forehead said:
lol
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nutsfortreasure said:
I always saw myself as helpful and never realized the Angels that were there to get me through till the next day I too am so blessed
Eunice
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A Star on the Forehead said:
So glad that you realize that. It makes for a better life when we lead it with gratitude and appreciation for one another! Many blessings! 🙂
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nutsfortreasure said:
Sending more back your way. Yes so many things have changed since I GOT IT! 🙂
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Great!! Thank you!! 🙂 It is indeed a change in mindset that is life changing! 🙂
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nutsfortreasure said:
🙂 it is.
Eunice
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fayeforever21 said:
Awesome post! You never know where your angel will come from. God is so good all the time.
Many blessings to you!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Indeed! So we need to be open and ready to receive all the blessings and miracles of every day!
Thank you so much for liking it! Blessings to you too! 🙂
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shras789 said:
See now if I was there I would have helped you to, since I do know how to change a tire, or if you needed a quarter, I would have given that to you, or a ride. That is the way I am. Should be more people like that
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A Star on the Forehead said:
I am grateful for people like you and strive to be like that. There is really much more pleasure in giving than receive. Thank you! and more blessings your way! 🙂
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shras789 said:
Your welcome, just so you know, you don’t have to know how to change a tire, to give. You can give in other ways, like see if they need a ride or call someone one, you know
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A Star on the Forehead said:
You are right! Sometimes just by stopping and talking to someone in need it makes a world of difference! 🙂
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shras789 said:
Yes, you are right.
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Sherry, Thank you for reblogging!! Blessings! 🙂
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ann johnson-murphree said:
I have nominated you for the Leibster award…because I believe you have a wonderful blog. Check it out at: http://echoingimagesfromthesoul.wordpress.com/
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you so much for thinking of me with this award! It made me smile! Blessings! 🙂
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Cassy said:
yay! Thank goodness for helpful people like that… they really make the world a better place!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you so much!! Just trying to make a bit of difference! Many blessings to you! 🙂
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Donkey Whisperer Farm said:
Amen!!!!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
🙂
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Thankful Mom said:
In 1999 My 4 year old daughter and I were driving home to PA from NC to visit my ailing father. During a downpour maybe 15 miles from the NC-VA border on I85 my tire blew. I pulled onto the median. At the same time a car pulled off behind me. Two men came out and went straight to work barely saying a word. They put my spare on, told me not to drive fast or too far since it was not a full sized spare, and simply asked if I had wipes for them to clean their hands. I had no phone, it was the first time I was making a long distance drive on my own, the first time driving in bad storms and I had no idea how to change a tire. To this day I see these 2 men as Angels. Now every time I have a long trip I get a “trip check” on the far.
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A Star on the Forehead said:
wow, That is a great story with a happy ending! Those two were certainly angels! and good for your for making sure that you are better prepared on future trips! Thank you for sharing your story! Blessings! 🙂
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