I was attending a formation weekend from 25th to 27th of October in Thornycroft Hall, Macclesfield. We watched the film of Pedro Ballester during our weekend and heard stories of him from people who knew or met him as well as a visit from his parents on that Sunday. It inspired me to pray to Pedro!
When we finished and all said our goodbyes at just after 4pm and all set off in different directions home. I live in Aberystwyth, a small seaside town in mid-West Wales. A drive of a little over 3 hours.
When I was some 48 miles away from home two warning lights came on. I stopped and managed to reset one light which was causing my van to lose power when accelerating. Unfortunately the engine warning light remained on. I stopped at a roadside service station for a break and also to think what I should do: carry on in hope or call for help.
I sat outside a McDonald's and prayed to Pedro. “Please help me to get home safely to my family.” I desperately wanted to see them after a weekend away but also didn't want my wife or children to worry. Something told me not to call and let them know what was happening and to continue. With renewed faith I would get home, I continued. And thankfully made it home just after 8 that evening.
Thank you Pedro for interceding, for getting me home to my family and for filling me with the faith that made me continue that evening.
Oh, and the warning light is still on! But it's going to the garage to be repaired!
Forever in my thanks and prayers Pedro.
GM (Aberystwyth, Wales)
28 October 2024

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