Thursday, February 18, 2010

The Car Wash Guy

This morning I filled 'er up and went for the $9 car wash at Brown Bear in Auburn.

The commute car was really dirty!

On the other side of the conveyor...a young guy started toweling off the car. He worked his way rubbing past the passenger side and slid around to the driver's window. Down the door glass and then he polished the mirror. I put up my hand to wave thanks and instead of waving back he knocked on the window. I opened it 6 inches.

"We're praying for you!" he said. He looked me right in the eye. "We're praying for you."

"Thank you. Thank you so much, " I replied...locked on to this man I did not know but who knew me.
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And from a reader...."That is my son and yes many are praying for you. We are praying that you will make wise and good decisions so our children and grandchildren will have a bright and healthy future. One based on Godly principles and truth. Be encouraged and please honor that trust!"

My response..."Thank you, also, especially for raising such a son. Please pray for the hearts of my enemies...within the Republican ranks. Let their hearts be softened. Unity is achieved by love...not hate. We have a great responsibility to the people of our great state. To fulfill that responsibility we need unity and righteous endeavors. God bless us all. We each have a part to play."

4 comments:

Sean said...

We are all praying for you Pam! Thanks for all you do.

strawberryblonde said...

I met him the day of your Auburn Town Hall in January. There were Pam Roach newsletters and government guides in the front seat with me.
He was toweling off the car reading the media materials and knocked on the window, "Do you work for her?" We had a nice quick chat.
Love that community support!

Francine C said...

That is my son and yes many are praying for you. We are praying that you will make wise and good decisions so our children and grandchildren will have a bright and healthy future. One based on Godly principles and truth. Be encouraged and please honor that trust!

Anonymous said...

Nice message, and excellent advice.

Here's a thought:

Focus on the things you can control, and not on the "enemies"

The only thing you can absolutely control is your own actions, thoughts, and beliefs. Get over the rest, and move on in a positive manner.