my car couldn't start today.
my uncle came by and analysed that the starter is the problem.
of all days to not be able to start, its on the monday. and i am grateful that it is on monday and not sunday because i was teaching SSS.
on saturday night while sending sam home, stopped by 7-11. and while starting the car, i heard something spinning about and a snap. stopped the car and sam and i looked into the engine but couldn't see anything wrong. tested the lights, checked the brakes, engine temperature, etc... all alright. we didn't find anything that dropped to the ground as we traced our few metres of travelling before parking at the side. so we thought maybe we ran over something or some branches though we couldn't find any.
uncle said that a belt is missing and found it snapped and lying on the base of the car. it was too dark on sat night. though we were under the street lamp, sam and i couldn't see it right at the bottom of the base. the belt of the alternator snapped. FYI - the alternator is a dynamo generator that provides electrical power for all electronic parts of the car. still can drive the car but after a while the car will die.
further more, one of the belts was positioned sideways and not flat. did it happen on saturday night or when i was trying to start the car today? if it was on sat night, then i'm even more grateful for God's protection and its an even bigger miracle. i know someone(or many) have been praying for me.
in the past, i would have freaked out with worry, seeing hindrances and problems happening. but through uni and since returning, heart grows tougher and faith grows stronger. God is and has always been faithful. we have to see beyond the problems and focus on God's face.
reminds me of this part from the movie, Patch Adams.
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