stevebeilgard Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 As you know, i took a loaded trailer of building materials up to Alaska 10 days ago. It's a 4 day drive, but we decided to take 5 days and see some friends. Well, on day 2 about 50 miles short of our destination, I see my spare tire rolling down the highway. It wasn't my spare. I'd broken an axel! Well, my mechanical ability is as close to zero as humanly possible, but I do know trouble when i see it. I was pulled over on a desolated 2 lane road with nothing around except 1 house 100 yards away, so up i walked. The first thing out of the mans house was "you're broke down, aren't you?" Yep. Then, he asked if I was a christian. Strange question, but another yep. To make a two day story short, the man and his son drove 60 miles back to Spokane, got me an axel, and put it under the trailer. I was there to pay for the axel, of course. It got dark, so they fed us and put us up for the night in their home. Next day, from 8am to 2 pm, they finished the job. When it came to the "how much?" part, they said nothing. We said our thanks and had a prayer, and off we went with no more troubles. Of the 1951 miles we put on getting up to Alaska, I just have to believe that the Lord had my breakdown right in front of the best house for it to happen. Thank You, Lord. And yes, of course, I did leave him some bills for his church. we're back in ketchikan, leaving in 2 hours for prince rupert. then, 4 days drive home, one more medical treatment in Colorado, pick up our camper in Gillette, and back to Alaska for the summer. Getting online may be a bit tough for the next couple of weeks, but we'll see.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Great story Steve. Such kindness is humbling indeed. I'd agree that you had help from above on that trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Like the old saying goes, The Lord works in mysterious ways. Looks like it has happened again. Turned a bad thing to good people event into something not near so bad. Glad you made the trip safe, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Man, Steve! What a story! God is certainly good! Hope you and Rilda are having a fun time! Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 That's an awesome story Steve. I think we need the address of that church. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Praise the Lord indeed. :) Things like that always seem to happen to me too. Most(99%0 of my major breakdowns have either been in my own driveway, or in the most convenient place the Lord could put me. It's reasuring to know you're being looked out for isn't it buddy. Praise the Lord !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierbuck Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 OUTSTANDING! Those folks are salt of the earth. Wish there were more like them, this country would be a better place. Just every once in a while, nice things happen to nice people in seemingly bad circumstances. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiepredator Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 That is a really cool story Steve! It's a shame that there aren't more generous people in the world like that. It really makes a person feel good when you meet people like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearClaw Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 God never stops amazing me! What a story! That is way beyond coincidental and without a doubt the Lord had that arranged for you long before it happened! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Great story for sure there Steve, amazing how that worked out. Glad to here you and Rilda are doing ok, hope the treatments continue to work well for her too. Have a safe trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Andrus Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 awesome story Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck2 Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Wow! When I heard that you had broke down, I was really distressed for you - but no need. If you have to have troubles along the way, it's sure nice to find folks who help so much in a time of need. They sound like wonderful people and its good to find out that things worked out well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goinghuntin Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Most(99%0 of my major breakdowns have either been in my own driveway, or in the most convenient place the Lord could put me. I burst a brake-line in the middle of a snowdrift in my driveway trying to rock the car back and forth to get out :angel2: Very humbling...but still very funny Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Amazing how it all works out for the best. Hope you and Rilda have a great summer, Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 You're lucky it happened where it did Steve and had such a great family to help you out. I'm sure there's some long ole lonely roads in Northern BC, Yukon and Alaska that there'd be no help of any kind for miles. All the best to you in your travels, hope everything goes well for you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Wow...How mysteriously the Lord works:). With God on your side..what could go wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 You might need to pay those folks another visit............... There is a reason God had your axle break when it did, and I'm not sure you found out what it is yet. Safe Travels............... JJL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Some people are a blessing waiting to happen... Good to hear it worked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Praise the Lord indeed. :) Things like that always seem to happen to me too. Most(99%0 of my major breakdowns have either been in my own driveway, or in the most convenient place the Lord could put me. It's reasuring to know you're being looked out for isn't it buddy. Praise the Lord !!! Same here Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 I'm thankful that didn't turn out nearly as bad as it could of for you. Those folks were sure a blessing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted May 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 thanks, all. we're in great falls, mt tonight, 8 hours from home. or at least where home used to be... lol. we'll do one more treatment in colorado, pick up the trailer, and head back to alaska about the 20th. i have lots of work to do this summer. hopefully i can find someone up there to show me how to post pictures. then you'll see the cabin as it's going up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 that's awesome. that has to make even an atheist stop and think for a minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Very touching story. The Good Lord is working in all of us everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Very touching story. The Good Lord is working in all of us everyday. Folks just need to stop and realize everyday and everytime we are blessed. It's more often than one realizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Awesome story Steve! I'm glad everything worked out and the both of you made it safe and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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