It was time to leave Williamsburg but we were having car trouble. That silly radiator was giving us fits again. We decided to go to the beach one last time before we left the area. We all piled in dressed for the beach and were on our way.
We headed down the highway and about 15 min after hitting the road, we had a problem with that crazy radiator. We opened the hood of the van and smoke billowed everywhere. All our radiator fluids were boiling out and our tempurature gage had gone berserk.

We luckily had 3 gallons of water on hand, so we set out to find an Auto parts store that would and could help us. We found a NAPA and new it was the place we needed to go. The guys at NAPA were super helpful, but they didn't have the hose that we were looking for. We thought for sure that was the only problem. They kindly suggested we talk to an Auto shop next door and see if they could diagnose the problem. We told them we didn't have any money to fix the car and they called the auto shop for us and they kindly said they would at least figure out the problem for us for free.

right as we were leaving a man pulled up and asked us if he could help. All the children were sitting under a tree sweating like crazy and in their swimsuits. I think we looked pathetic. This wonderful samaritan told us his name was Paul and he offered to fix the radiator and anything else we needed.

In the mean time the spirit kept saying "give them a book". I of course was busy arguing because I didn't know these people but, how do you argue with the spirit. I walked up to his wife Faith and told I her I would love to have them read our story and "gave them a book".

We exchanged numbers and headed over to the Auto Shop. We hauled all 16 children, (in their swimsuits) into the reception office as Mark cleared the schedule and had them take a look at the van. Now what are the odds that in Williamsburg, VA, on recommendations of the NAPA crew, we would find an honest and caring mechanic. 100% if the Lord is on your side!

We had only been waiting for around 20 minutes when he came in to notify us of the, "Bad News"

The radiator had a huge crack in it. Parts alone should cost at least $300 and labor for 2-3 hours estimated at $75.00 per hour.

I needed to make a decision. I told them to go for it but thast we would have to find a place for the kids first.

We went from hotel to hotel asking them if they would please allow our children to swim while we fixed our car. When they found out how many children there were they would very quickly say "Oh no!!!!"
We finally in desperation, phoned Paul and Faith and let them know what we were trying to do. They had in the mean time been perusing our book that I had given them. They offered immediately to help us find a place for the kids to play while we waited.

they met us at the Food Lion, and then led the way to a beautiful park called Quarter Park, where the John Smith trail, passed through and where an original plantation settlement was in 1757.

Paul then proceeded to shuttle me back and forth to the shop. Now it was already 3 and the shop closed at 5. Would they get it finished in time? I called at 4:50 and asked if the van was done. Mark said it wasn't but that he had told all his men that noone went home until it was finished or they would have 16 kids at their house for supper. They finished it at 6:00 sharp.

When Paul took me back to pick up the van at 6 p.m. we were amazed to find that the total bill was only $200.00. Mark looked at me and said "I don't know who you are or how you did it but I have never sseen this happen before. You must be some really special people".

No, no more special than anyone else, the Lord just was there when we needed him with another of His sweet miracles. But that was not the end of it.