My car wouldn’t start this morning.
At first I thought it might’ve been because of low gas.
My next door neighbor gave me about an 1/8 of a tank’s worth.
That didn’t work.
So my next thought was battery.
My other neighbor had a portable jumper kit and jumper cables—neither worked.
So I called roadside assistance.
After several hours of waiting, I needed to call a stand-in to be there for when the roadside assistance arrived so I could go to work.
My mom stepped in.
I also needed a ride to work.
My dad stepped in.
I also needed a ride home from work.
My mom stepped in again and said if it did get towed, I could also borrow her car while the mechanic figured out what was wrong and got it fixed.
How freaking fortunate am I to have such an incredible support network just a call away?
While it sucks that my car broke down, I’m super thankful.
As I say all of the time, life happens. And when it does, not only do we have a chance to learn, but we have a chance to reach out and ask for help.
I learned I needed to be more prepared so I ordered a portable jumper kit of my own. And I’m reminded not to let my gas tank get as low as it did.
And while asking for help can sometimes feel awkward or like we’re placing a burden on others, it really just gives others a chance to give… a chance to do good… a chance to connect.
…Which is a wonderful gift when it’s met with true gratitude and a reciprocating heart. :)