Kandern is 30 minutes away from the airport in Basel, Switzerland. This makes it easy for getting rides to and from the airport. The Sunday before school started up again after Christmas break, I went to pick up my friend who was returning from Christmas break.
On the way to the airport, at one point on the Germany Autobahn, the road splits into two directions; those who are heading into Switzerland (me) and those who are following the Autobahn into Germany. As I was heading towards the Swiss route, a car behind me flew around on the left then cut in front of me and flew to the right towards the German Autobahn. As this happened, the car kicked up some wood pieces from the side of the road (assuming) and I hit something, not sure what. I didn't think much of it.
When I got to the airport in Basel, a French gentleman came up and began telling me something in French. At first, I thought he was critiquing my parking then realized he was saying something about my front right tire. I got out to see and saw it was low. I thanked him (probably a mix of German and French) and went inside to find my friend.
I messaged another friend and also chatted with some dorm parents as they were at the airport to pick up students. I searched on Google Maps and found an open gas station nearby in France (remember, it 's Sunday and most things are closed). My friend and I got into the car and I followed my GPS to this station, hoping they would have an air machine.
We arrived at the station shortly after and yes, they had an air machine. It cost 50 cents (exact) for 4 minutes of air. I had change for two 50 cent pieces and saw there was a lady who was doing something with a man hole at the station. My friend came with as she is fluent in French and we asked her if we could exchange change with her. She was happy to do so and even helped us with tips on how to use the machine.
I am used to PSI from the States and saw the meter face had numbers 1-5 on it. What do I do with this? The kind lady returned and helped us look inside the door of the car for the right number to pump the tires to; 2.5 for 2 people. :)
Thankfully, the tire was okay the 30 minutes it took to get home. The next morning, however, the tire was low again. Katrina (part owner), who was needing to use the car, amazingly, found another ride to her appointment. We got our car to Roger (local auto mechanic) and he found a nail in the tire. As of last year, Roger had a conversation with Katrina about replacing all 4 tires in about a years time. Perfect timing!
Why do I share this story? Because God cares about the seemingly small things in our lives and even cares about the minute details in the everyday. "Humber yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:6-7
I need these little reminders that God is caring for me as I look ahead to next year. I will be transitioning to another Home Assignment year which means downsizing (always a good thing), talking to the Vet here about bringing Messerschmitt with me (Yes, I am bringing my kitty), praying over a housing situation in the Fort Collins area (Colorado) that will welcome a kitty, praying over a vehicle need for a year. These are the big items at the moment that I am praying over. I will also be in conversation with my mission, TeachBeyond as to what this year in the US will look like.
And to be mindful of God's leading and his care.
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