I Am Pleased To Report That The Engine Light That Came On In My Car = Tune Up. It Is Running Just Fine Now.

This is how God works in one's life, that is, if you allow Him to. I went to a local auto parts store and asked them to please put that machine on my car to read why the engine light was on. They did and gave me the code to give to the person that will be fixing my car. It was also suggested to me a person in the neighborhood that works on cars. My gracious and kind neighbor followed me in their car to the place to get a read on the car from the mechanic. I was so relieved to find out it was in need of a tune up. I was letting my mind wander and in the back of my mind I was thinking I had to go in search of a new car. Not the case at all. My neighbor so graciously followed me again when I had to drop off the car for them to work on it and then drove me to pick up my fixed vehicle.
Guess what? The people that worked on my car prior to me moving to this state apparently put on the wrong brand of spark plugs. They informed me that they replaced them with the brand the car model/make/year suggested using. I cannot complain about the wrong spark plugs though. They had a warranty on them for 50,000 miles, they lasted approximately 45,000 miles. Now, that is the favor of God. Think about it. Wrong brand of spark plugs and they lasted just under the warranty and no damage done to my car.
You know, you sometimes take a precious gift you have and maybe not look at it as it should be looked at. When the mechanic sat in my car he said to me something to the effect and I heard the words Mercedes-Benz. I said what and what he said was the vehicle that I have is the Mercedes-Benz of the line of car that I do have. I believe it was a compliment and I should think of it as that. Yes, the vehicle I have is the top of the line for the make of the vehicle (please note that it is not an actual Mercedes-Benz.) I am blessed and I had to have a mechanic remind me that God does allow His people to drive in vehicles with nice features. I have never had the pleasure of experiencing this but one of my children did get to. My front seat can recline all the way back to line up with the back seat when you remove the head rest from the front seat and it becomes a lounge chair for the person sitting in the back seat. Another feature I have but unfortunately do not know how to use it is that it has a dual way to shift the car. I can drive it in automatic and place in D and drive or I can shift it to the right and drive as auto shift or something like that. I do not know how to drive stick shift so I have never tried to drive it in that mode because I do not want to break it. One day someone will teach me how to use that feature. You know, I have had this feature on two cars now, my prior car was a Chrysler 300M. I liked that car. I think they made a big mistake with getting rid of that model and coming out with the 300. It is way too boxy and large in size and it does not even look sporty at all. Another feature I do not like about them is that there is little window space. The windows seem to be boxier and not as much light can get into the car.
I went to a few smaller towns in the mountain region around where I live this past weekend. I had so much fun and it so reminded me of home (where I lived prior to moving to my current state I live in.) I use to go to an Amish bulk goods store and I found one not too far from where I live. I can actually get some of the same items and it just amazes me that they even use the same sort of labels stating the item, weight and the price of the item. What I like about this store that the other store did not have...the owner goes to FL and brings back wonderful shrimp you can buy from him at a great price point too. The Gulf shrimp is very good and makes a wonderful dish that I make with shrimp.
Want to know the name of this dish? One of my children named it Holy Spirit Dinner. That is because Holy Spirit showed them how to make this dish and that is what we call it now. You saute onion in butter and oil until transparent and tender, I like to add fresh mushroom slices and a bit of garlic too. Do not over cook and burn the garlic though. Some fresh lemon juice is good also. Cook your pasta separate. Sometimes I use linguine and other times fettuccine. Drain it when it is done and put a little butter on it so it does not stick together. Take your fresh shrimp that has been peeled and deveined and add to the pan and cook it until it is pink in color. Add some hot pepper flakes and then toss with the pasta and serve warm. I love fresh grated cheese on top of it too. It is such a wonderful flavor of everything combined. One important piece of info, season it with salt, pepper and garlic salt while the shrimp is cooking. Season before you add the pasta and taste after the pasta has been added you may need to season a bit more.
Did I make you hungry? Do something a little different this weekend. Go in search of fresh shrimp and try to make this dish. Even better yet, get out that pasta machine and make some fresh homemade pasta to go with it. If it is Fall and the leaves are changing in your region where you live, go in search of an Amish bulk store and have fun getting a few things. Sometimes they tend to be in country areas and you just may be able to pick up fresh fruit or vegetables there too.
God is so good to me. He knows when I long to feel a bit back home and He blesses me with surprises like last weekend. My neighbor did the driving last weekend so it is now my turn to do the driving this weekend. Want to know why it was a surprise last weekend? We started off in one direction then it led to another direction and then I saw the sign for the city in which the store is located. I asked if they wanted to got to this store and we kind of navigated right to it. Each weekend the leaves get closer to turning spectacular shades of color and I love the splendor of God's hand painting the scenery with color. Go on an adventure and let Holy Spirit guide your path and you will have great fun.