Tender Mercies

I am always amazed at how Heavenly Father knows just when to humble me. Sometimes it knocks me right off my feet. This time was no exception.

Kevin and I were driving in Provo on our way to get some pistachio ice cream (yay BYU creamery!!) We pulled up to a stop light and there was a man standing on the corner. There he stood with a sign and a cooler. The sign was hand written and said the following:

{Water $1.00}

{Wife has cancer and can't pay for surgery}

{Please help}

{Thank you}

I instantly dug for the two dollars I knew I had in my pocket. I never have cash on me and was excited that I had some. I quickly asked Kevin if he had any and that I was going to go give it to him. Then the light turned green.

I don't know why I wanted to give this man money so bad but I just did. You know when you pass someone on the side of the road broken down and think {I wish I could help them} but you just keep driving?? I couldn't do that this time. I HAD to do this.

Kevin, being the sweetheart he is, could see that I needed to do this. He flipped the car around and we drove back to where the man was standing. We only had about $7 but anything helps right? I walked up to him and handed him the money. He offered water but I just couldn't take one. I wasn't there to get a drink. As I walked back to the car I just started to cry.

Everything hit me. Here was this man trying to do anything to help his wife. He was probably humiliated and exhausted just trying to earn some extra money. There I sat. I couldn't do anything but say a prayer and thank my Heavenly Father for all the things in life. Especially for my health. For the health of my sweet Kevin. For the simple things in life. For the simple luxuries we enjoy. I hope I helped them somehow because that man will never know the impact he had on me that night.

I am so thankful to live in a time where things like cancer can be cured. I am grateful I have never had to endure such a trial but hope that if I ever do, I will have the faith and strength to trust in Heavenly Father. I am so grateful for the tender mercies He sends me. I am thankful for a sweet sweet Husband. Anyone that knows him knows that I sure got the better end of the deal. I am grateful for the Gospel and the knowledge I have to know when the Spirit is speaking. I am grateful for a family, one that I miss so much! Grateful for the Sorensen family and how they have welcomed me in. I love each and every one of you. Thank you!

Life can change in an instant. Have Faith. Love Much. Have Fun!

Ash