A few months back
I watched Oprah
There was a gentleman guest
telling how we all have
that sixth sense…our internal voice.
He was saying that we all need to
learn to listen to that voice.
Well, naturally I told myself
That’s silly
of course, I ALWAYS
listen to my little voices
Now, normally I try to post pictures
full of eye candy for you all
I know that’s one reason why
we all blog…
to get inspiration
But tonight
I am compelled to do a different
take on what I normally post….
It’s a story…
A short story, I promise…
A story about my voices……….
For quite sometime I have been
joggling many “hats”,
like many others who I know can
certainly relate.
We operate our family business,
and my business
from our home.
I am a wife of 41 years,
mother and grandmother.
I watch my 7 month old grand
daughter 3 days a week
and in-between
try to do my part in putting
together a fantastic antique show
at
Matildas Mouse
once a month……….
SO…needless to say
I am a crazy woman sometimes…
no that’s most of the time….
trying to find amazing things for
the barn
and
balance the home life.
For the past month I have been
driving everywhere
on my days off
looking for those treasures…
from Phoenix,to LA
to the South of me, in San Diego.
And everyday,
I hear the same voice saying
“You need to get your brakes
checked”
My answer..
”Yes, I know! I will, I will!!
..just one more place
one more day
and I will take the time…
Well, I almost didn’t get that
chance…
Monday, I delivered some of my
finds to the barn
Was leaving to go down the Hill…
yes HILL..
Valley Center is in the Hills
in San Diego County
No matter which direction you go…
it’s down the HILL.
I got about 100 yards
from the barn
went to reach for my purse
and it happened…
NO BRAKES!!
None, notha, nothing!!
I was going only about 10 mph
I did a “Uie”
went straight back to the barn
…then I really heard that
same voice….
CAN YOU HEAR
ME NOW!
-GOD-
OH yes, yes, I heard you!
Thank you for the grace given me.
I will try to be a more humble
servant
and LISTEN…
I know You always are
speaking to me….
It’s so very easy
to get caught up “junkin’ “
But the truth is …
well, the truth just is…
I pray that you all listen
to your inner voice…
It may be a matter of
life and death…..
My brakes are now fixed
I certainly know
my angels were watching over me!!
Gale
18 comments:
whew....glad you turned around!
Hi Gale,
I love it when I really HEAR and I decide to really LISTEN to my little voice, the HOLY SPIRIT in me that is my voice. I am glad you shared this... because lately I have been feeling so lost and so non responsive to my little voice inside... with all my busyness, runnning a business and raising 3 little girls, trying to do everything the BEST. Thanks somuch for sharing your little voice :)
Blessings,
Sheila
Oh you poor thing. You must have been terrified. I am SO happy you are okay. This could have easily been a very different post. Yes, listen to that voice, always.
Thank goodness your ok...I am so glad I read your post today....I'm running the same race..kids, grandbabies, barn market, jewelry design, poor neglected hubby, and full time necessary job....you certainly gave me a wake up call to listen to my little voice...thanks to your little voice.
hugs
Beth
...another small miracle brought to you by your Heavenly Maker!!
xo, Rosemary
OH my goodness Gale! I am so glad that you are okay!! Yes most definitely keep listening to that inner voice. :)
Hugs~
Glad you are ok. We all need to listen...thanks for sharing!
So happy that you are OK, Gail! Such a scary experience!!!!
Yep, that's a lesson.....we all need to listen. I have always believed our inner voice is the most important of all. Happy Pink Saturday and so glad you are alright, Char
Wow! HE was surely looking after you! I'm glad everything turned out alright! I enjoy your inspiring blog!
Your story gave me the chills, how right you are! We have to slow down remove ourselves form the JUNK and listen!! My husband just did a overhaul on the underneath of my car last weekend. Rear brakes almost gone, two front busted struts... and this is a relatively new car that I just drive the crap out of junkin'! Take care, Hugs, Janna
GALE!!! So glad you're OK, and that it happened when it did. I know how easy it is to put things off even when we KNOW we need to do something! God is good, and He sure was looking out for you!
hugs and love,
Debra
Gale this post was so great girl!!! I loved that show by the way. The one about listening to our gut and inner voice. It is so true. God is trying to send his angels to help, but sometimes we think we can do it all by ourselves.
Does the Blue Canoe have a website or blog? I forgot to ask. They were so awesome and we had a nice chat. I have to tell you a funny story...I was walking by their space when I saw a mirror I just had to have. It was priced at $85 and I don't try to barter ever. So I told Tim that I wanted it and he said, I'm selling it to you for $65! This was at the beginning of the show and it would have easily sold for the $85 so I was surprised. I didn't have enough cash, so I told him I would be right back from the ATM. When I got there, he said to his wife with a smile. This women belongs to that mirror. She said she wouldn't pay a dime over $65.hehe
They had a rockin' space. Thay do it so right!!! I want to show it in my next WW so I would love to have a link for them and I forgot to ask.
Oh it is so good to hear from you Gale!
hugs
Whew! I'm glad you are ok! And how good to hear from you today. Thanks for stopping by. I've been running hither and yon as well. But, today, I'm glad I heard your "voice"! ~Mindy
so thankful all is OK...I thought you were going to say the voices were telling to *stop* this madness:)...whew!...
Rene'
Okay Girl.
You totally had my attention there!
First off...thank God you are okay...what an inspiring post.
Secondly...what if I have MANY voices...who do I listen to? hahahahha just kidding!
Seriously girl, thanks for the tip and yes...we all really need to slow down, don't we? And Listen...and smell the roses!
Miss you. I hope you are out somewhere having fun :)
Wonderful post. It's so hard to stop doing doing doing sometimes, and if you are caring for a baby three days a week I know how busy you are. Thanks for sharing this message with us. And I'm glad you are ok.
Hugs,
Shelley
I am sooooo glad that you are OK!!!
XO Deb
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