To the meanest man I never met...until today!

After a lovely Sunday morning and early naps, my hubby and I decided to go the 'big city' to a favorite park. If we hadn't gone today, we may have never had the chance to meet you. Let me rephrase that; we wouldn't have had the opportunity to witness your sad behavior. Sir, I believe everything happens a certain way, and I truly believe that God was instrumental in having you in our 'path' for a reason... or in this case, our lane.

Why were you so mean? How come you reacted like you did when it was you speeding and driving recklessly? We had plenty of time to change lanes and you knew that. You chose to speed and try to smash into the back to our van and when that didn't work, you raced past us and not only cut us off but chose to follow us and slam on your brakes from 80 to 10 km/hr twice in 5 seconds. How we didn't crash into you was complete divine intervention. You chose to give us the finger while our kids watched your actions. You chose to then follow us down a side street as we tried to let you go on your way. You chose to drive beside us and roll down your window and scream obscenities about OUR driving.

Little did you know, I broke out in prayer and prayed for you. I ached seeing your angry eyes. I was praying out loud that God would intervene and He did. You may have tried to control us but God had the final say. I saw your anger. You were hostile. Your face was red. Your nose looked like you had been in one too many fights in your approx. 35 years of life and had scar tissue to prove that. You looked mean. Possessed, actually. But as I prayed, I witnessed your transformation. You started driving away and I kept praying. We waited at the same red light, we chose to distance ourselves from you, but when it turned green, you gave a soft, gentle wave and went on your way. You didn't squeal your tires...you just drove.

You gave our kids a huge scare and truth be told, we were in shock! My kids witnessed a real life 'monster' today. Your tats and shaved head give you personality and that's cool, but your demeanor was so sad. I don't know your past. I know that you have been real hurt in your life. Maybe the people that should have been there for you, weren't. And for that, I apologize and ache for you. It's not too late to make the past, history. I have hope for you. Sure, my kids asked questions about your actions but even more so, they asked if "God loved him too." Thank you for today, because of you, we were able to teach our kids about God's love for everyone, His grace to all and that we can't help you but we can pray for you. I can't get you out of my mind. I don't know your name but I am very hopeful that God placed you in my life today to pray for you and your future choices. Let God help you. Anger just shows your weakness.
May you discover freedom in Christ, my friend, and you will impact so many more people than you did today.

May you feel God's arms holding you!
andrea