Hello ,

The story, published in a British newspaper, began with the following sentence: "Heartfelt commiseration to Dorothy Naylor of Plymouth, whose recent daytrip to Bridgewater was spoiled when her husband, Oliver, left her on the forecourt of a garage ... and drove 17 miles before noticing his wife was not in the car."

"I couldn't believe he'd gone without me," Mrs. Naylor told the Western Morning News. "I usually sit in the back because I can move around more, but normally we talk to one another."

The couple, both in their 70s, had pulled into a garage to change a tire. Mr. Naylor drove off and didn't notice his wife's absence until he had arrived in Bridgewater. After stopping in town, he asked his wife, "Where do you want to get out?" When she didn't answer, he turned around and discovered that he had left her behind.*

I had to chuckle when I read this story, even though I'm sure that Dorothy wasn't finding it very humorous at the time.  

Spiritual Lesson:  How many times I have I left the house without inviting Jesus to come along with me?  

Answer:  Plenty!

Keeping Jesus with us at all times is so incredibly important.  We need His presence in every moment of our lives.  

Have a great day and God bless!

Pastor Mike / The Open Word 

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