Thursday, July 30, 2009

Byebye car :(


We have been faced with the task of selling my car. We CAN NOT afford the payment and decided long ago that we needed to try to sell it. It is really hard for me to let go because I LOVE love love my car!! It is a beautiful green Honda CRV. We have always been really good about making the payments but the last few or so months have just been unbareable. So we made the decision and put it on Craigs list about 2 1/2 weeks ago. I didnt really think anything would happen because of the economy. I was really worried and just thought we would be screwed and wait for Honda to come and take the car back. Then we would have nothing and screw up our credit. Before I put the car on craigs list, I talked to my Mom and Dad and was upset and feeling overwhelmed by the whole situation. My Dad(Bill) let me know some good ideas and to just go and put the car on there and auto-trader and see what happens. After we got off the phone I was just still so upset and needed some comfort. So what is the perfect thing to do when you need comfort and peace??? Obviously it is to pray and read your scriptures......so thats exactly what I did.
I opened my Scriptures to where my Patriarchal Blessing was placed and started to read. At first I was a little too upset to absorb what I was reading until I read this verse, it was in section 111 of the D&C verse 5

~Concern not yourselves about your debts, for I will give you power to pay them.


I was like WOW!!! I cant believe I just read this!! I felt a strong feeling of gratitude and love and comfort come over me! I thought to myself well ok if you say so!! That was the end of my worries. How can some answers come so quickly and obviously and others dont! I thought well I better keep reading what if ther is more He wants me to know. So I went back and read more... verse 11 says

~Therefore, be ye as wise as serpents and yet without sin; and I will order all things for your good, as fast as ye are able to receive them.

I didnt think that these things would come so quickly. I guess I am more ready than I thought. The guy that came out to look at my car told me right away that he was looking for something less expensive. He was a really nice guy and talked for a while. I went in the house thinking ah man he isnt gonna buy it. I prayed and asked for something to happen and WOW it sure did!! I got the news earlier that he is going to buy it!!! Holy Crap!! How did that happen so perfectly!!??


I guess I just really want to share this experience so that I can express my Love and gratitude for My Father in Heaven!! How blessed am I??? He really will give you the rightous desires of your heart! These last few years have really made me see that I truely am a daughter of a loving Father in Heaven and he is always there listening to my prayers and guiding my life if I let Him. I am important enough for Him to change my life and bring me back to Him!!! I was never too far gone, a lost cause, or hopeless like I believed. He always watches over my family and will provide the things we need!! I am BLESSED beyond anything I can see or express!! And feel humbled by this experience.

I am going to miss my car but I am so grateful for this amazing blessing!!!







4 comments:

Seth and Julie said...

Awesome experience! It is amazing to me how much Heavenly father loves each of us individually. He cares about every little thing in our lives. I have seen that over and over again and it gives me peace in this CRAZY world.

A car is just a car but knowing who you are and that you are not alone is priceless.

Mocktalk said...

Wow, what a neat story. It is amazing how God blesses our lives. Sometimes we have give up things/sacrafice, but we gain is worth far more. I know how much you loved that car, so it must be hard to see it go. I wish I had an extra one I could give you.

Gary Shirley Ann Aston Family Blog said...

Thanks for sharing. We all need these reminders no matter how old we get or how strong our faith is. I'm so proud of you and happy for the blessings that you are receiving for your faithfulness. Love, Aunt Fluffy Ann

Aston said...

Thank you for sharing!You are such an inspiration with your honesty and example of hope. We love you!