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Lot’s of stuff going on in my life that I could be complaining about but I’m going to take the time to thank the Lord…

I had been trying to quit smoking all day and was doing great. Was really proud of myself for finally committing and realizing it’s hard but certainly not impossible to just stop smoking and stick it through the uncomfortableness (is that a word?). Ended up going over to my sister’s house to have dinner and celebrate my first day of not smoking in who knows how many years. Steak was delicious and we had a great time.

On my way home while waiting at a red light I was rear ended by a Chevy Blazer who’s driver was extremely drunk (blew a 2.0 BAC) which ended up pushing me into the car in front of me which had a child in it. Thankfully no one was injured and the police came and arrested the driver.

At first I was very upset because I found out my license is expired and I wasn’t sure what was going to happen to me. I started worrying about the possible legal reprecusions of me driving without a license and the struggle of having to renew my license and get my car fixed without the support I am used to but God blessed me. The police let me call my sister and her husband to come pick me and my car up.

We ended up in the parking lot of North County Fair while I called my insurance company to report the accident. While we were waiting the girlfriend/wife of the drunk driver came up to us and asked us if we knew what was going on. I explained the situation to her and it was obvious she wanted to talk to the police to ask more questions about the DUI driver’s fate. She had her child with her and the police officer was about to leave so without even thinking I ran to the officer and explained that she was coming to ask questions and had him wait.

It was at that moment that I realized I had given my anger to God and realized how lucky I was for I was certainly under his protection tonight and feel that he used me to protect other people from greater harm.

I am thankful to God that the DUI driver hit me and my german built tank and no one was hurt instead of the DUI driver killing an innocent pedestrian.

I am thankful to God that I have family around that is always ready to help me.

I am thankful to God that even though I was breaking the law driving on an expired license that the police let me go with a warning.

I am thankful to God that he provides for me and I need not worry about the little things like getting to the DMV on Monday to get my license renewed or being without a car while I get it fixed for things could be so much worse.

Thank you God for all that you do for me, in Jesus’ name amen!