Ok, so have you ever had one of those days where things are just messed up? That was me today. I stayed up too late last night so it was hard to get up this morning. Had to be at work for an 8:00 meeting and caught EVERY red light between my neighborhood and work. No big deal, they weren't ready to start when I walked in (with my supervisor) at 8:05. But, in order to get there even close to 8:00, I skipped making a stop at the gas station to fill up. I did the math all the way to work - when did the light come on? How many miles had I gone since then? After work, I planned to stop at the nearest gas station - but, you guessed it, I didn't make it. Nothing like running out of gas in rush hour traffic! I sat there, embarrassed, trying not to look at the people glaring at me as they passed me - I was stopped just shy of a major intersection. The Hubs was close by so he came to my rescue - but my car keeps the radio and lights running for 10 minutes after you turn it off unless you open the driver door - and I didn't do that in the middle of traffic. Once it had gas, it should have started right up, but apparently without gas, the battery drained - I don't understand, but it wouldn't start.
There are still nice people in the world, so with the help of a stranger, The Hubs was able to push my car into a nearby McDonald's parking lot. While he was getting out of his truck to come to my rescue - parked directly behind me with flashers on, a friend pulled up beside him and was able to pull into the lot and help get both vehicles out of the lane. It was all God's timing - and even though I feel stupid, I know He had his hand in the whole thing. I've never run out of gas before and I don't plan to do it again!
Another first, I drove straight to the gas station and filled up and it stopped at exactly $.00 - that never happens, no matter how hard I try. Unfortunately, it was at $75.00! I made the whole family late for baseball practice (The Hubs is coaching one kid) - and then, once I got there to watch the other kid (who had practice at the same time), I received the snack schedule. Guess whose turn it was to bring snacks tonight? Stop the madness! I could not make this stuff up - and just so you know, there's not much snack selection at CVS.
Tomorrow is a new day and a Friday - and maybe I can make it through without doing anything stupid. His mercies are new every morning, great is His faithfulness!
There are still nice people in the world, so with the help of a stranger, The Hubs was able to push my car into a nearby McDonald's parking lot. While he was getting out of his truck to come to my rescue - parked directly behind me with flashers on, a friend pulled up beside him and was able to pull into the lot and help get both vehicles out of the lane. It was all God's timing - and even though I feel stupid, I know He had his hand in the whole thing. I've never run out of gas before and I don't plan to do it again!
Another first, I drove straight to the gas station and filled up and it stopped at exactly $.00 - that never happens, no matter how hard I try. Unfortunately, it was at $75.00! I made the whole family late for baseball practice (The Hubs is coaching one kid) - and then, once I got there to watch the other kid (who had practice at the same time), I received the snack schedule. Guess whose turn it was to bring snacks tonight? Stop the madness! I could not make this stuff up - and just so you know, there's not much snack selection at CVS.
Tomorrow is a new day and a Friday - and maybe I can make it through without doing anything stupid. His mercies are new every morning, great is His faithfulness!
I've been playing the gas game lately too...hoping I don't get caught like that, though! Thankfully the van has a display that tells you approximately how many more miles you have left before you run out completely. When mine stops saying an amount and just displays "Lo", I know it's time to stop. Gas has jumped to 3.21 a gallon around here, what is it in your area?
ReplyDeleteMama said there'd be days like this...
ReplyDeleteBeen there, honey! BEEN THERE! Ran out of gas on I-45 South one day and had to be towed to the repair shop. Just knew that my car had a major mechanical issue. The repairman called and told my husband what a dingbat wife he had and that there was nothing wrong the car that a tank of gas couldn't fix. AYE!