Today's Tow Truck Tragedy
Okay, so it wasn't really a tragedy, but I wanted to use some alliteration for a catchy title!
We did have to use a tow truck today, though! Our Subaru has been going downhill for the past few weeks. Jason took it to the dealership last week, and the tension pulley was going out. They wanted to replace it, but the part was back-ordered nation-wide. The guy didn't even want Jason to drive off the lot, because it could freeze up at anytime, but he didn't really have a choice. Jason found another place which could repair the part, so he made an appointment for this Monday to get it repaired.
We were headed out this afternoon to a bowling party and were a few miles from the house when the car died! Yep, the car was done for. Thank goodness for State Farm and roadside assistance! We called and got the names of several towing companies and found someone who was available. The guy who helped us was GREAT! He loaded up our car, took us by our house to pick up the other car, and then drove us all the way to the mechanic Jason has an appointment with Monday. I drove the other car while Jason rode in the tow truck, and he had a great conversation with the driver. We left our car outside the mechanic's shop, and Jason will take care of it on Monday.
All in all, what could have been a bad and frustrating experience turned out to be an encouraging one for both of us. The driver of the tow truck shared his life story with Jason, which was pretty incredible. I am so thankful that God continues to bless our lives with incredible people and situations which all work out in the end. He is so faithful!
We did have to use a tow truck today, though! Our Subaru has been going downhill for the past few weeks. Jason took it to the dealership last week, and the tension pulley was going out. They wanted to replace it, but the part was back-ordered nation-wide. The guy didn't even want Jason to drive off the lot, because it could freeze up at anytime, but he didn't really have a choice. Jason found another place which could repair the part, so he made an appointment for this Monday to get it repaired.
We were headed out this afternoon to a bowling party and were a few miles from the house when the car died! Yep, the car was done for. Thank goodness for State Farm and roadside assistance! We called and got the names of several towing companies and found someone who was available. The guy who helped us was GREAT! He loaded up our car, took us by our house to pick up the other car, and then drove us all the way to the mechanic Jason has an appointment with Monday. I drove the other car while Jason rode in the tow truck, and he had a great conversation with the driver. We left our car outside the mechanic's shop, and Jason will take care of it on Monday.
All in all, what could have been a bad and frustrating experience turned out to be an encouraging one for both of us. The driver of the tow truck shared his life story with Jason, which was pretty incredible. I am so thankful that God continues to bless our lives with incredible people and situations which all work out in the end. He is so faithful!
posted by Leah at
10:24 PM
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4 Comments:
wow, you guys were lucky that nothing more serious happened ((ie an accident or something))!!! how blessed was jason to be able to hear the tow truck drivers life story, that's so encouraging & amazing that he was the guy who helped you out. God certainly does work in strange ways. atleast you do have a second vehicle, or you'd be house bound & transit dependent, LoL :)
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Anonymous, at 7:08 AM
How encouraging to hear that God used your frustrating experience to minister to someone else who, quite probably, was in need of someone with a caring heart and listening ear.
Thanks for sharing!!
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gayle, at 8:16 AM
Thanks for the sweet note! It is amazing how God works so hard for us and puts things and people in our lives at certain times. I hear Subaru vehicles are good in really cold weather! We don't see too many Subarus in our area. Are there a lot on the roads up there?
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Sandy, at 4:21 PM
rpm, there are TONS of Subarus here in Colorado, and they do really well in the snow. I didn't realize how well until I had to drive our Nissan Altima today! We laugh when we go back to Texas, because we only see one or two Subarus when we are there. There is really no need for them there!
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Leah, at 9:50 AM
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