Chapter 4: Prayers ARE Answered..

Today I had a life altering experience.

I used to pray everyday on my way to work. I used to thank my Heavenly Father for the blessings and opportunites I had. I had gotten out of the habit of my daily morning prayer for the last couple months. This morning on my way to work I cried all the way there. I finally said a prayer and just asked if I could just make it through this day, I asked for strength to get me through the saddness I have been feeling.

About half way through my day I recieved a text that completely broke me to pieces. I asked to step out because I knew I would not be able to hold myself together.

As I walked through the doors out of my office I burst into tears. As I walked down the hallway towards the doors I heard a soft voice say.. "Excuse me.." I turned to see a fireman. I have seen him around the office before but we have never exchanged anything but a hello and goodbye.

He invited me into his office and sat me down. The first thing he told me was that he says a prayer everyday. He asks God how he can help or have the opportunity to help some one who needs it. He sat and just talked to me. He said things to me and knew things about me that no one really knows unless you know me really well personally.

So there I was. Sitting in a complete strangers company crying my eyes out as he said things that I have so badly wanted answers to. Nothing he can do can take the sting of hurt away from the saddness I have feeling BUT I can tell you this....

No matter how much you think you dont deserve it, No matter how much you think you cant ask for it, and No matter how much you think nothing will happen.. PRAY

God works in his own way and on his time line.

I can tell you why that fireman felt compelled to stop an awkward 20 year old dispatcher whos problems arent any greater than anyone elses, I can tell you why he spent time with a total stranger who he doesnt know at all to show them love an compassion. God sent him into my life to help me make it through this day.

God has angels walking the earth today. He helps us through others and he has not forgotten us. I know God loves me so much that he sent Boyd into my life at the very moment I needed it the most. Little did he know that he was an answer to my prayers.