We went to Utah last weekend to pick up the rest of our things from the house. It was not a great weekend to be there. There was rain, and lots and lots and LOTS of wind! OH MY! I've seen storms in Utah and this was one of those that you just want to stay inside and wait until it was over. Not something we had time to do. We got the house cleaned up and everything on the trailer but we got drenched and so did our things. Oh well, that's the chance you take. Utah doesn't feel like home anymore. I felt like we were strangers in our own house. It's a weird feeling to feel. I mentioned it to Matt and he said that he was feeling the same way. I am so very greatful for the home the we have now, and the opportunity to be here and to build new friendships. I have a new friend and I absolutely love her to death! Anyway, this is not why I am writing. We had a near death experiance on our way home. Just before we left I made all of us get on our knees in my Sister and bro inlaws house and said a prayer. In that prayer I had prayed that Matt (being the driver) would be alert and if anything were to happen that he would know how to maneuver to keep up safe from harm. As we left Matt asked me if we should head straight for the freeway or take Highway 89 up to the freeway. I said 89 because we were having issues with the tarp we borrowed. We were a little ways up the road when I was admiring the mountain and had asked Matt if one of those mountain tops was Ben Lomend Peak. I saw him look at the road, and look over real quick. In that instant I looked back and someone had pulled out in front of us and going SLOW! I yelled "oh S*@t" (sorry everyone!) and Matt looked up and in that instant he tried the breaks and there was so much weight on the trailer he knew we wouldn't stop. Along with the fact that the trailer was starting to skid all over the road from trying to stop. Matt maneuvered the carload over to the side of the road where we flew past the slow moving car and was bouncing all over the place. When we had finally stopped the car we just about plowed into the back of just kept right on going. Not a 2nd glance in our direction. Matt and I looked at each other and got out of the car to assess the damage done. The only thing that happened was our stuff had jostled and moved and the tarp had come undone. Both Matt and I looked at each other. I felt like crap. I was the one who had told him to look over. If he had kept his eyes on the road I don't know what would have heppened. I just kept saying sorry, and he looked at me and said, "that car came out of nowhere, it was not our fault". When you think about it, if maybe he was paying attention something worse could have happened, like the car clipping the front of our car cause we were going faster than it... I just refuse to think of any other options other than the fact that the Lord had totally answered my prayer in our faith in Matt and his driving. Now I am constantly on Matt for his driving. He is a CRAZY driver, but when he has a trailer or driving the Uhaul, he is very cautious. He has towed trailers many many times in his life and he knows what to do. Between that prayer and his expertise he, and the Lord saved our lives. Despite the fact that I am not a faithful church goer (even though I would like to be), I still believe full heartedly and feel I have been doing what the Lord wants me/us to do he still hears and answers my prayers. I feel absolutely blessed in so many different ways.
On another note I would like to congratulate a few people. 1. My brother Jay, for getting Married this last weekend. I'm sad that I missed it. He married a great person and I hope the best for both of them. 2. To Steve and Jaylene for the sealing of Lydia to their cute lil family. And 3. To Brittney, my cousin, for her baby announcement (ps. I am jealous! I have been having some major baby promptings lately).
Oh and one BIG HUGE THANK YOU, to Chris and Anabelle and their kids for watching and feeding our children while Matt and I got everything cleaned and onto the trailer. We really appreciate your hospitality, oh and letting us eat and stay the night too. I don't wanna leave anything out! :)
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