Today I felt so small and inadequate. It was the worst feeling. As Brooke, Matthew and I were leaving for church this morning, the car was slow to start. I thought at that time that I needed to get a new battery, so we wouldn’t be stranded. Helpless. And then it happened. We came out of church, and were talking to Matthew about his class, and as I turned the key we heard nothing but a click. In that instant, it is amazing how many thoughts can run through your mind. Matthew was telling me I needed to look under the hood, and Brooke was starving and concerned about getting Arby’s for lunch. Brian and Zach were gone, so I knew I couldn’t call them. Luckily, we were at church, and lots of people wanted to help. Two guys went into the church barn and looked for some jumper cables, with no success. One of them said he would run and buy some, and his wife offered that they would drive us home. I ended up callng my father in law, he came, and within minutes we were running. (Straight to the auto parts store!) I don’t ever want to be in that position ever again. Not only did I buy a new battery, but also a battery charger. I guess it’s like jumper cables but you don’t have to hook up to another battery. Self sufficient! That’s what I like.
