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Branson Globe reader recalls a holiday story of kindness

Branson Globe reader Sue Alkire recalls a time when a Good Samaritan came to her rescue. It happened when Alkire was on a road trip in the West 38 years ago, on a December day.

 



"I was driving from Grand Junction, Colorado, to meet my mom and sister in Page, Arizona," explained Alkire. "The coolant light came on in my car. I stopped and added some antifreeze, then continued on my way. The light came on again, so I added some water, as well. I finally made it onto Interstate 70, and wouldn't you know it, the stupid light came on again."

 

Frustrated and unsure what her next move should be, Alkire pulled to the side of the road and was immediately passed by a semi truck.

 

"The driver of the truck called out on the CB radio and asked if I was having problems," Alkire recalled. "He checked to see if the fan belt was loose. It wasn't. I followed him another ten miles west on I-70. He checked it again but nothing seemed to be running hot, yet the light kept coming on sporadically."  

 

Alkire and the Good Samaritan agreed it was a good idea to stop for a bit.

 

Said Alkire, "We stopped for lunch at a little restaurant in Crescent Junction, where he was heading to California, and I was heading to Page. We exchanged names and phone numbers. And, we got married two years later, to the day."

 

Alkire continued, "I couldn't have even imagined the journey we have been on. I love him now more than ever!"

 

Sue and Jim Alkire, Branson residents, are now retired, but were long-time owners of America's Best Campground in Branson.

 

"I left my car with a mechanic in Page, who drained the radiator, refilled it and couldn't find a thing wrong," said Sue. "And, the light never did come back on!"

 

What was the lesson Sue learned on this adventure?

 

Said Sue, "Yes, God does work in mysterious ways, but He certainly knew what He was doing with that stupid old car!"

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