the prodigal car RETURNS
With a gambling problem. And a hangover.
No kidding.
We got a call today that our car was at a city impound lot, and that we could meet an officer there in an hour. That’s all. Imagine our suspense for that hour– was GramCam a pile of charred rubber and steel? Mangled fenders? Narcotics in the trunk?
The first time we called the impound lot they asked “Oh yeah, the Camry with the missing door? We’ve got that one.” Hmph.
On our way to see Ole Reliable, we got a call from the detective in charge of our case. He wanted to finish up details of our report, and asked questions that clearly revealed he had no idea our car had been recovered.
Casey: “Excuse me, detective.. we’re on our way to pick up the car now, we got a call that it had been found.”
Detective: “Oh yeah? Where’d they pick it up?”
Casey: “Um. We don’t know”
((what you can think, but cannot say: “YOU’RE the detective, no?!“))
Detective: “Great, well, give me a call back and let me know what they say.”
…Case closed?
Anyhow.
We arrived to find GramCam completely intact. Not a (new) scratch to be found. They found it parked illegally at Churchill Downs this morning, and so it was towed. Home of the Derby. And our abandoned stolen vehicle.
And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better? Casey’s ipod was still inside! What a lousy criminal, indeed.
So, our car was stolen for three days–we got a crash course in thankfulness and a very tangible reminder of how blessed we are.
The End.
Praise God. Seriously!!
ok, that is just funny. ipod still there?! glad it had a “happy ending” and thankful for your example of giving thanks in all things!
Wow, that’s amazing! I can’t believe his iPod was still there! Lousy criminal, indeed!
Wow! Joy ride or a test perhaps? Either way – Praise the Lord!
Mystery solve…NOT solved! ahhhh! LOL! Glad old faithful is back! :)
Your faithfulness was tested and you prevailed indeed. It is so great to see (read in my case) God’s hand in this.
Wow what a great story you should write a book! So glad his car is home and hope the criminal whoever they were felt convicted with the Christian music and bible in the car :)
oh my goodness, that is just amazing! sometimes I think God sends those trails just to see how we will react, and then blesses our socks off. :) Glad you got it back. A lesson in thankfulness indeed!