Day . . . . . 5 !

I know I said the challenge was a picture a day, but it seems as though I put two on. Perhaps this will change as I become busier with school and such. So anyway, two pictures again today :) I wanted to share with you my delicious breakfast of cinnamon french toast topped with homemade apricot jam with a side of milk and a perfectly ripened banana, but you were not there! Where were you? I would have shared! I have a goal to not eat cold cereal for breakfast in an attempt to say healthy and well this up coming school year. So far so good! We will see how well I keep to this goal. I will keep you updated because I am going to learn some sweet breakfast recipes!

If any of you have met my car, you know that it is a rolling miracle. When I was on my way home from church yesterday, my car wouldn't start. The young man that was helping me couldn't jump it and no one could tow it that night. So miracle number one: My car was not booted or towed by the city! Later on today after I was able to get someone to help me, we went to Walmart to get some towing cables which I really did not plan into my budget. The package that they were in was pretty torn up, but it was the only one.We get to my car and miracle number two greets us with a handshake: my car started when my helper jumped it! Miracle number three: I was able to drive to a car parts store and buy a new battery after closing hours and they installed it for me! Also, when they tested my battery (I can't remember what the measurements are called)  measured at 40/600. Normal cars need like 200/600 to run, so really my miracle car stayed true to its reputation. Miracle number four: Although I managed to loose the receipt for the badly packaged towing cables, I was able to return them and get a full refund! That black rectangular looking thing is my new battery :) I now know how to install them and jump it if needs be.

I have had many reasons to believe that we are the children of a God of miracles throughout my life. Today was another testimony to me that God really does pay attention to the little things and that He answers our prayers. He is aware of us!  In all reality, I could manage without a car if I needed to, but my car is important to me and Heavenly Father knows that. Earlier today, I said a prayer specifically for miracles so that my car wouldn't be booted and that I would be able to move it from the parking lot to my apartment and that it would start if possible. I had hope in these prayers, but Heavenly Father answered in a better way than what I had expected. Not only did it start, He provided me a way to fix the problem and I made it home safely. All of the series of events today seemed frustrating and I was stressed, but as I reflect this evening about what happened and the tender mercies of the Lord, I know that He was watching out for me and teaching me lessons of gratitude, prayer, faith, hope, and patience and humility. What a great day!