All right, I'm not the fifth Beatle, but I did think about that song today while driving home from the school. I was a couple winding country roads away from the safe haven of my home when the front driver's side tire blew out; sending me swerving to a halt. As I pulled the car to the side of the road, I thanked God that I was all right, and I got out to change the tire. If you've ever seen a country road, you know that it's nearly impossible to get your car completely off the road, but I did my best. Twelve cars passed my way in the span of time it took to change that tire, and not a one of them stopped or slowed down to see if I was all right. In fact, one truck honked at my "inability" to stay out of the road. I am not saying my situation was more important than where they might have needed to have been at that particular moment, but I was always taught three things growing up.
1. Love God
2. Love your family
3. Love others
I know what I would have done if I had come across a car in my similar situation. Unfortunately, the art of being that good samaritan is often gone in the fast paced world we live in now. I'd like to see it make a strong comeback. That's just an observation I had today.
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Did you change your tire with casted leg? That is one tough road you must have broken down on... I can't believe that not one person stopped. Thank God you were able to safely take care of it. Have a blessed weekend.
Ann from Chicagoland
I agree. As a woman, I don't always stop to help a man alone, but one in a cast?!? At least I could offer to call someone to help. I'm glad you were unharmed! I hope you and your family have time for fun & time to relax this weekend!
Cast and all, no one stopped. I probably hurt my foot worse because I kept taking steps on it. Trying to navigate a spare tire from the trunk to the front of the car isn't easy with crutches, so I kept them inside. Once I was on the ground, it was easy. I could sit there and change the tire; until I had to stand up again. However, guess who is now a member of AAA?
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