“The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but the thankful heart will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings.”
-Henry Ward Beecher
Pray for me. I am a bit sore. It was either take on a transfer truck or a car head on. I chose the truck. The good news is that the transfer was not hurt nor the driver. The bad news is that it is my fault. Of course, it would have been the other driver’s fault, had I hit the car coming head on at me.
I had vehicles encroaching from both sides. The transfer was in my lane on one side and another car from head on.
So, with that said, I both hit the truck and have the blame. One of those days!
Please keep me in prayer. I know this is only a momentary distraction, but this is my first official accident. This of course is just a couple of weeks out from my travel to Kenya. And I am REALLY pretty sore now. I have taken advil, but to no avail.
Thanks for all of your thoughts, prayers and encouragement and thought this does hurt my heart a little, on the brighter side, it does afford the following:
1 – Plenty of time for Lori and I to pray together as we drive to work together for the next couple weeks.
2 – A new way to reduce carbon emissions since I will not be driving for a couple of days since this scared the crud out of me.
3 – A chance to reevaluate and possibly get a better van that will allow us to pick people up at the metro. (Something we’ve been wanting for a while).
4 – A reprieve from my incessant schedule and a chance to rethink how busy and overworked I am.
5 – A moment to see all of my friends and family come to my rescue.
6 – Another chance to realize that my first reaction is still as it has been in the past, selfless. I didn’t think twice about hitting someone head on, instead, I took a stopped truck.
My praises are:
1 – I am ok and that I did not hit a driver head on which would have either killed me or someone else.
2 – You guys have been praying, texting and chatting and literally encouraging the heck out of me.
3 – It wasn’t anyone else. I am so glad it was me driving it.
4 – Kenya called and all the pastors were having a prayer vigil for me and told me that they have been doing it ALL DAY, which means that they are probably the reason I didn’t have a head on collision and die. THOSE GUYS WERE INTERCEDING and GOD probably saved me from a worse accident and a worse plan!
5 – These near misses and close calls happen to me a few times a week for the last 4.5 years and this is the ONLY TIME I HAVE ever been in an accident! NOW THAT IS A PRAISE! That is over 450 near misses and only one accident. NOW THINK ABOUT THAT!
6 – We already have possibilities for a new van or other plans.
7 – WE HAVE A TEAM ON MISSION IN MEXICO today!
8 – I WILL BE IN KENYA IN TWO WEEKS PREACHING THE GOSPEL TO HUNGRY SOULS!
9 – Jesus is moving in our church!
10 – We have grown so much this year!
11 – My family is safe and healthy!
12 – GOD IS KING!
13 – And that JESUS IS MY LOVE, MY LORD, AND MY SAVIOR! THE BEST PRAISE EVER!
So, with that said, how can I EVER COMPLAIN!
Thanks guys, love ya’
I am so happy to be your pastor and to have these moments with you all.
Blessings!
pd
Dustin Hedrick
Head Pastor
The Tapestry Vineyard Church
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