Hello Friends and Family! As some of you already know my Joe is on the road in blizzard conditions. Last night the hand of the Most High was guiding, providing and protecting my husband; I trust He will continue. Joe left yesterday for a run that won't return until late Monday however, now we don't expect our daddy till late Tuesday due to his truck breaking down in the cold. At one point the truck was sliding backwards on ice until it rested safely on the side of the road. I thank the Lord for His ever watchful eye and protection! Please remember to give praise to Him dear friends for He alone is worthy!!! While my husband and his partner sat waiting for emergency crews to arrive they had a few incidents. The first being that the truck was sliding on a hill (a very slight incline) and they needed to get it to stop. They learned that Frito Chips actually melt snow (now that should tell all of us they have WAY to much salt) so that they could get traction and get to a safe place in the road. The second issue was that the truck wouldn't stay running so they sat in single digit temperatures trying to stay warm. Gods grace is sufficient! Joe called to tell me that the crews had arrived, a few hours later,and they would take him to a hotel and tow the truck to a garage to be fixed in the morning (today). He said it would be too late when he got in and settled and asked me to go to bed. He prayed for God to give me peace and Hope and He did. I slept soundly and knew that my husband rested safely in the hands of our Father! It was early afternoon before I was able to hear my Joe's voice. His cell phone didn't get reception in the town they were in. It was a time for me to cast down vain imaginations and rest in the Lord that He was working on our behalf. When I did finally hear his voice my heart rejoiced as did all the children! Today, started late for my Joe after much time at the garage. They learned that an electrical part had frozen and once replaced they were ready for the road again. I just talked to Joe (9 pm) and learned he is trying hard to beat another blizzard that is coming his way- he asked for prayer- perhaps you could keep him in your prayers too. Timothy asked me to put this song that we like up on the blog. I am sure many of you have heard it. It is a country song from the 80's and while we don't agree with "thinking or expecting the worst" (Those are vain imaginations that the Lord tells us to cast down.) We also don't know Him as the "man upstairs" (Elisha actually asked me, "Who was upstairs?" :-) ). We do know Him as the One who listens to our every cry and comes running to rescue His people when they cry out to Him with humble hearts! So, with all that said enjoy the song. Perhaps it will give you a glimpse into the Wood family home. :-) With much love, Mrs. Joseph Wood By the way, I can't seem to get the blog to work right so it clumps my entire entry together with no breaks. I will have to get my Bekah girl to help me figure out what I am doing wrong. Thank you in advance for your patience!

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