"Don't wish me happiness I don't expect to be happy all the time....It's gotten beyond that somehow. Wish me courage and strength and a sense of humor. I will need them all." Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Monday, 8 February 2016

Gift of a storm

Last week I made a trip to town. After I arrived at the mainland and started my truck I found very little gas in it - definitely not enough to drive to town. I emptied a jerry can half full of gas that I keep locked up in the truck for such purposes but the thief had taken so much fuel (locking gas caps do not keep thieves out around here) that I wondered if there was enough to make it to town. In the early years of island living this was never a problem but in the last six years it has happened on occasion. The last time was when my daughter was quite small. You can read about it in a post I wrote titled - When Things Go Wrong dated July 22, 2014. The forty minute drive to town left me with plenty of time. I was reminded how the storms of life no matter their size show me my heart and they present an opportunity for me to deepen my relationship with my Husband. This is the gift of a storm. When I drove by the spot in the road where last time the truck had run out of gas I felt thanksgiving because I knew in my heart that we were going to be ok no matter the outcome. How thankful I was when I turned off the truck beside the pump at the gas station.
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  1. Kim 8 February 2016 at 18:32

    How terrible that someone stole your gas. I am glad that you made it safely to the pump. I agree, the storms really give me perspective and those are times I seem to find my faith.

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    1. Ronda@islandmother8 February 2016 at 19:09

      Thanks for coming by Kim and sharing your thoughts.

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  2. Sandi9 February 2016 at 04:36

    This was very encouraging!

    By the way, your island life with your daughter sounds incredible!

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    1. Ronda@islandmother12 February 2016 at 17:42

      Thank you. I am glad you found it encouraging. This island life is definitely an experience - but isn't it mostly one's attitude that make's life adventurous? Thank you for your visit and comment.

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  3. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice12 February 2016 at 12:44

    That is terrible about the gas theives. We have had someone steal gas from a vehicle on our property once, and it was quite a shock that someone would do that. Glad that you had enough gas locked up to safely get to town! Always enjoy hearing about your adventures, you are a brave woman living life large! Have a wonderful day my friend!

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    1. Ronda@islandmother12 February 2016 at 17:36

      Thanks. Yes, I can relate with that - it is a shock! I hope that is all they took. I feel sad for the thieves......Thanks for your visit. Ronda

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  4. Angela16 February 2016 at 19:06

    Gas thief in a secluded area?? I would never had guessed. Interesting how life goes. Love the embroidered panel you have there. You are indeed Brave!!

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    1. Ronda@islandmother17 February 2016 at 18:39

      Hi Angela Cross stitch is a wonderful way to spend time in the Word. It's definitely less secluded on the mainland where my truck is parked just because the highway is over there. Some thieves it seems are opportunists. Thanks for your visit. Ronda

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