Prayers for the Truck

Thank you all for your continual prayers for my vehicle. This 1987 Ford F250 Diesel beast has dragged a 6' x 12' Trailor from Indiana to Mexico, and back to the states again, and after 300,000 miles, the original parts are starting to scream out to be replaced ... literally! I thank God every day that the truck's malfunctions are occurring here in the states, and not in Mexico, where it can be difficult to find parts for my specific engine (Mexico has available replacements for parts on large semi-trailor diesel trucks, but not for little Ford F-250's).

Please continue to pray for us, specifically for the continued repair of the truck, and for the stability of the trailor. The truck has a transmission leak that is small and barely noticable, but needs to be replaced soon. It also has problems shifting up and down through 2nd gear, making 35 mph roads a real bumpy ride. Please also pray for the trailor, as we are loading it down once again with donations, big and small. The base of the trailor is a sturdy welded frame, and the tires are fine, I believe, but the axle is noticably bent, and the wooden walls of the trailor are starting to show major signs of environmental stress - the rain and snow of travelling trhrough the U.S. during winter followed by the intense heat of Mexico during this spring has warped and dried out the wood. I believe the walls will be sturdy, because they are reinforced, but I have lost some integrity to my ceiling. Please continue to pray for our safety in our truck and trailor, and that the Lord will take our donations safely to Mexico, without losing anything to wind or water damage.