Van Fire

We wanted to send out a great praise and an special prayer request. On our way home today our van caught on fire. Fortunately it happened in our driveway and we all were able to get out of the van safely.

We first want to praise our Lord for his protection and providence in this situation. We had just returned from a trip to the ranch and we were very fortunate that this did not happen on the ranch road, in town, or as we travelled up the mountain to our house. Secondly when the smoke started we made the right decision to stop and get everyone out of the car. We also had some neighbors that helped. Also, a couple of men from the mission house came and stopped the flames at the front seat and prevented them from reaching the gas tank and causing an explosion.

Now the prayer request. Obviously we will now be looking for a vehicle. Ironically our plan was to purchase insurance on the van when we returned from our furlough. Unfortunately it appears that we were a little late in our decision. Although we were planning on only liability, which would not have covered this anyway. We trust that God will provide and we ask for prayers for the right decision regarding the next vehicle.

Thank you all for constantly lifting our family up in prayer. Because of those faithful prayers we are safe and were protected in this incident. Our family is grateful.

The Sims Family