car lessons

Okay, those of you who know me and my family well, know that we have had our fair share of car problems within our family.  Well, tonight was another one.  I should feel normal about this one but I couldn't fix the problem myself.  I called my towing company and they said they wouldn't help me until my car died (well, thanks!).  So, the next step was to call my family to see what to do.  If I couldn't close the trunk then my car battery would die.  I tried for over an hour to get the darn shock off the back of the van in order to close the trunk and sure enough, it's as stubborn as I am.  So, now what?  My dad and my mom have to come down and help me remove a small piece of my vehicle so I can use it tomorrow.  What in the world?  You would think that after years of car issues, eventually they would stop.  But, it just keeps going.  I keep trying to figure out the reasons for this.  Well, I knew early on that God allows us trials and tribulations in order for us to understand certain lessons that we need to be getting.  HA.  I think I have not learned my lesson yet.  In fact, car number 23 is a lot and I think I need to get it soon.  I know having car problems teaches many things, like how to fix a car, what to do when your car breaks down, and even things you can do that the car shop does not so you save money.  But one thing I have learned A LOT through all of the car problems have been patience.  Let me tell you.  You need patience and humor in order to get through all the car issues that my family has had.  I mean, I know people who have had 23 cars but not because they HAD to have to replace cars but because they enjoy them.  I'm just happy with getting from one place to another in a cardboard box with wheels and an engine.  Maybe I should start wanting something more so I can get a better car?   Nah, I don't think that's the point.  I was all worked up about it.  But, reading what I just wrote makes so much sense to me I think I just need to let it go now.  I do feel bad that my family has to come down and "bail" me out, but in the long run, I also know family is there for me through thick and thin, even if we may not like it.  I just need to be thankful that I have a family that cares enough about me to drive four hours in a day to help me close my trunk.