Life of Joy

Today my plans were derailed by a small screw that flattened my right rear tire.

Early this morning, I told Stephanie that I was way overdue for my latest oil change and service. I mentioned that I was also worried about my brakes---the emergency brake light had been flickering on and off for over a week.

Later, on our way out of a shop, Stephanie noticed that my tire was completely flat. But between her expertise and the assistance of a kind stranger, it was soon replaced by a doughnut. Immediately, I drove Magenta to a Goodyear service center.

As I waited for the bill, I worried about how much this would cost. What a pain in the butt!

But when the mechanic appeared and explained what had happened, he told me that I was very lucky. The screw had pierced a tire that was close to exploding for an entirely different reason, and the front brakes were worn and cracked. It had been my good luck that I had been forced into the garage before something terrible had happened.

Thank you, little screw. $500 is nothing compared to my life and the lives of the people I love.