and sometimes it doesn't!!
Today, Tyler called me at 12:35 to tell me that he was on his way to pick me up from work for school. He said he'd be to Novell within 5-8 minutes and he'd call me when he was close. I was rushing to finish a project for my boss, and told Tyler not to worry about calling, but that I'd be down in ten minutes.
I finished faster than I thought, and headed down to wait for Tyler. I was kind of surprised when my phone started ringing a couple minutes later. Tyler asked, "Are you outside?" I said I was, then he said, "I don't think you're going to make it to class today."
My immediate thought was that the worst had happened, and Tyler had been in an accident.
Luckily, I was wrong, but not too far off. . .
Or back left tire blew out. While Tyler was on University Avenue (which is insanely busy).
Tyler then asked me if I could walk to where he was (at Sam's, about ten minutes walking distance from Novell), for he felt like he should pull over. (I was thinking: of course pull over! I can walk anywhere, don't let the hubcap bend!) But said, "Yeah absolutely. I'll be there in ten to fifteen minutes."
As I walked to Sam's, I realized just how blessed we are. Although it snowed recently, the snow didn't even stick. We have savings, so taking care of a tire won't hurt us financially. Sure it is unexpected (and unwanted), but totally do-able. Though the tire blew out on a busy road, no one was hurt; no extensive damage was done.
The more I thought about it, the better I felt. Winter really will be upon us soon, and if the tire was going to blow, I'm glad it did so now, when the roads aren't icy or slushy, and when it's only chilly outside instead of freezing.
Anyway, Sam's told us we'd have to wait a while, so we went to Pep Boys. They took care of us quickly, and although I did miss my favorite class, I made it to my computer class.
So, a very unexpected event, though unfortunate, wasn't the absolute worst. I can't even express how grateful I am for that.
3 comments:
wow. I like your thinking. You will always be happy because you have a grateful heart. You look for the silver lining and it's there. You remind me of my mother. I've often said I was raised by Pollyanna. It was a great way to grow up.
I agree with what Jill said. I like your attitude.
Huh.. I was just about to write almost the same thing as Jill. I'm sorry you guys had a trial. But I'm glad you can see the bright side of everything. That's a great talent I should work on. Love you.
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