"Mom?" I always dread what comes after that statement. Whatever it is, it can't be good. Sure enough, Kiel was telling me the car wouldn't start. Phooey. I am at home, he and Drew are at soccer at Pearce. The AAA card does not list Kiel, so I am stuck.
"Try to find someone to give you a jumpstart." OK. Minutes pass as I try to think through the options if he can't get the car started. Ring. Ring. "Well, we tried, but it just won't turn over." OK. See if one of your friends can give you and Drew a ride home. We'll figure it out in the morning.
His friend's roommate lent Kiel a car to both get home and get back in the morning. What a kindness! This person doesn't even know me. How amazingly trusting. What a tremendous blessing! In the morning, I call AAA - they will take the card from me. They tow Baby to the garage where they find a dead battery to replace. I hope that's all it is!
I return the borrowed car filled with gas and send along a few flowers and a thank you note. Thank you for making my day easier. Thank you for being willing to step out and take a risk. Thank you for keeping me floating through a mini crisis!
Sometimes you are blessed by the kindness of strangers.
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