Work was keeping me busy and we played phone tag a couple of times before I was able to reach him and offer my condolences.
At lunchtime one of my coworkers informed me that I had a flat tire. I pushed the thought aside because sometimes I can get panicky when things break down, especially since I don't have a man around the house and son-in-laws are usually at work and not available to help in a mother-in-law crisis. And then again, I work with a bunch of women and a busy day is hardly the right time to try to change a tire when there is a lobby full of members waiting to be seen. I adopted my Scarlett O'Hara attitude, "I won't think about it right now, for tomorrow is another day," (also known as "procrastination").
Finally, close to closing time I called my insurance company, and yes, I had roadside service, so they promptly sent a man to change my spare tire.
It was a nail.
The man noticed that my other tire was in need of service, and since my engine light had started coming on, I arranged to take my car to Firestone the next morning.
It was a good thing that I did. Apparently, when I had my oil changed last week something wasn't sealed all the way (I know nothing about cars, so please forgive my vagueness) and the mechanic told me that I had no oil! Engine light...red flag. My daughter told me that I was lucky.
Yes, all because of that dumb nail.
Oh, and to top it off I had two phone calls waiting for me at work regarding a possible compromise on my debit card, which turned out to be false.
I am thankful for that nail.
On our way to Birmingham this past Sunday. It was a beautiful day.
2 comments:
Yes, I am glad, too ! that you were alerted to these problems. What a full day you had....
I always have a fear of something going wrong with my Jeep when I'm out alone. I rarely drive myself anywhere now and feel more unsure than ever. Of course I'm much older than you and didn't feel this way a few years back. And yes, that nail was a blessing in disguise.
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